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temporary

tem·po·rar·y

temporary

 
 
pronunciation:
tem p reI ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: for a short time; not permanent.
I got a temporary job for the summer.
 
synonyms:
passing
antonyms:
chronic, continuous, fast, lasting, permanent, perpetual
similar words:
brief, fleeting
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derivations: temporarily (adv.), temporariness (n.)
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