Temporary

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərˌɛriː/

Temporary (adjective)

  1. lasting for a limited time, not permanent
  2. used for a short period before being replaced

Examples

  • The company hired temporary workers for the busy season.
  • She took a temporary job to earn extra money.

Common collocations: temporary solution, temporary measure, temporary worker, temporary arrangement, temporary fix

Synonyms of Temporary

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Temporary

  • describing something lasting indefinitely
  • referring to something that persists over time