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Temporarily

usgb/ˌtempəˈrerəli/Volume
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Not Forever

Use 'temporarily' to stress that a situation isn't going to last forever, just a short time.

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She's temporarily staying with her cousin while her apartment is being painted.
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Future Change

Imply that the current condition will change. 'Temporarily' suggests a return to normal.

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Our office is temporarily relocated to the third floor during renovations.
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Immediate Effect

Use 'temporarily' for actions affecting the present moment or very near future.

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The system will be temporarily offline for maintenance tonight.
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