temporarily

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/ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/ · tem-por-ar-i-ly

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Meanings

adverbformal

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

محدود مدت کے لئے؛ مستقل طور پر نہیں۔

عارضی طور پر

aardhi tor par

Synonyms

brieflytemporarilyfor the time beingعارضی طور پرکچھ وقت کے لئےنیم وقتی

Antonyms

permanentlyforeveralwaysپائیدارہمیشہہمہ وقتی

Common Collocations

  • temporarily unavailable
  • temporarily closed
  • temporarily suspended

Example Sentences

The library is temporarily closed for renovations.

کتب خانہ مرمت کے لئے عارضی طور پر بند ہے۔

Kitab khana murammat ke liye aardhi tor par band hai.

She is working temporarily at a local shop.

وہ مقامی دکان پر عارضی طور پر کام کر رہی ہے۔

Woh maqami dukaan par aardhi tor par kaam kar rahi hai.

He is living with his relatives temporarily.

وہ اپنے رشتہ داروں کے ساتھ عارضی طور پر رہ رہا ہے۔

Woh apne rishtedaron ke saath aardhi tor par reh raha hai.

Easily Confused With

temporarily vs. permanently:Temporarily indicates a short duration, while permanently means lasting forever.

Word Family

temporary
adjectiveعارضی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the time on a clock that is marked as temporary.

Imagine a sand timer showing time passing momentarily.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک چیز عارضی ہے، عشق بھی نا ہوگا باقی، جینے کا کیا ہے، سب عارضی ہے، سب فانی ہے۔

Har aik cheez aardhi hai, ishq bhi na hoga baaqi, Jeene ka kya hai, sab aardhi hai, sab fani hai.

Everything is temporary, even love will not last; What is there to live for, all is temporary, all is perishable.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہر چیز کا ایک وقت ہوتا ہے۔

Har cheez ka aik waqt hota hai.

Everything has its time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "temporarius" — of time or temporary

First known use: 14th century

The word 'temporarily' has evolved from Latin origins, where 'temporarius' indicated something related to time. It entered the English language in the late 14th century.