Temporary
adjective
Not permanent, lasting for a limited time only.
She got a temporary job until she finds a permanent one.
Often appears as...
- temporary job
- temporary solution
adjective
Used to describe something that is done or used until something better or more reliable can be found.
The committee is just a temporary measure until we can elect a new leader.
Often appears as...
- temporary measure
- temporary fix
adjective
Relating to a person who is hired to work for a short period, especially when there is a lot of work to do.
They hired temporary workers to help with the year-end inventory.
Often appears as...
- temporary worker
- temporary staff
adjective
Not permanent, lasting for a limited time only.
She got a temporary job until she finds a permanent one.
Often appears as...
- temporary job
- temporary solution
adjective
Used to describe something that is done or used until something better or more reliable can be found.
The committee is just a temporary measure until we can elect a new leader.
Often appears as...
- temporary measure
- temporary fix
adjective
Relating to a person who is hired to work for a short period, especially when there is a lot of work to do.
They hired temporary workers to help with the year-end inventory.
Often appears as...
- temporary worker
- temporary staff
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understanding the situation can reveal why something is temporary. It hints at change or transition.
The office has a temporary location until the new building is ready.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
'Temporary' suggests a situation is expected to evolve or be replaced.
They installed a temporary bridge after the flood.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understanding the situation can reveal why something is temporary. It hints at change or transition.
The office has a temporary location until the new building is ready.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
'Temporary' suggests a situation is expected to evolve or be replaced.
They installed a temporary bridge after the flood.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understanding the situation can reveal why something is temporary. It hints at change or transition.
The office has a temporary location until the new building is ready.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
'Temporary' suggests a situation is expected to evolve or be replaced.
They installed a temporary bridge after the flood.
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Saving Water Voles From...
and then we just we basically bring them in here as a bit of temporary housing and then we sort them all out and get them ready and then they go on release so these guys will be released within the next month the watervol families are only kept in these pens for a short time before they are taken to a release site it is incredibly important that they
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Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
but when it does find a female, you know, it's searching for a female for a really long time in the deep sea, but it finds it doesn't want to let go. So it has specialised mouth parts which grip on to the female. Now, depending on the species, this can be temporary. So sometimes the male will latch on for a set period of time
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The benefits of a good...
And the different stages of sleep have been shown to help consolidate different types of memories. During the non-REM slow-wave sleep, declarative memory is encoded into a temporary store in the anterior part of the hippocampus. Through a continuing dialogue between the cortex and hippocampus,
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Returning to Fukushima PIPE...
to live in temporary housing. They hoped residents would come home, but many chose to move elsewhere. Oh, wow. And although the government claims the land is safe, Yanai is not convinced. So he's willing to put his life in danger to cleanup his place.
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How to spot a fad diet -...
A few simple guidelines, though, can help differentiate between a diet that is beneficial in maintaining long-term health, and one that only offers temporary weight changes. Here's the first If a diet focuses on intensely cutting back calories
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What Islam really says...
And there's this amazing thing that happens in war, a cultural shift almost, very temporary. And it was the first time that I felt it was not only acceptable for me to be involved, but it was encouraged. It was demanded.
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What is depression? -...
avoid comparing it to times you've felt down. Comparing what they're experiencing to normal, temporary feelings of sadness can make them feel guilty for struggling. Even just talking about depression openly can help.
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The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
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My life as an outsider PIPE...
our own temporary spaces I spend a lot of time in fittings however I'm a bit of a missed it in the fashion industry because while at boss tyrunt a commercial business
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Saving Water Voles From...
and then we just we basically bring them in here as a bit of temporary housing and then we sort them all out and get them ready and then they go on release so these guys will be released within the next month the watervol families are only kept in these pens for a short time before they are taken to a release site it is incredibly important that they
Video examples
Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
but when it does find a female, you know, it's searching for a female for a really long time in the deep sea, but it finds it doesn't want to let go. So it has specialised mouth parts which grip on to the female. Now, depending on the species, this can be temporary. So sometimes the male will latch on for a set period of time
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
And the different stages of sleep have been shown to help consolidate different types of memories. During the non-REM slow-wave sleep, declarative memory is encoded into a temporary store in the anterior part of the hippocampus. Through a continuing dialogue between the cortex and hippocampus,
Video examples
Returning to Fukushima PIPE...
to live in temporary housing. They hoped residents would come home, but many chose to move elsewhere. Oh, wow. And although the government claims the land is safe, Yanai is not convinced. So he's willing to put his life in danger to cleanup his place.
Video examples
How to spot a fad diet -...
A few simple guidelines, though, can help differentiate between a diet that is beneficial in maintaining long-term health, and one that only offers temporary weight changes. Here's the first If a diet focuses on intensely cutting back calories
Video examples
What Islam really says...
And there's this amazing thing that happens in war, a cultural shift almost, very temporary. And it was the first time that I felt it was not only acceptable for me to be involved, but it was encouraged. It was demanded.
Video examples
What is depression? -...
avoid comparing it to times you've felt down. Comparing what they're experiencing to normal, temporary feelings of sadness can make them feel guilty for struggling. Even just talking about depression openly can help.
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
Video examples
My life as an outsider PIPE...
our own temporary spaces I spend a lot of time in fittings however I'm a bit of a missed it in the fashion industry because while at boss tyrunt a commercial business
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Quote examples
Gus Van Sant
American Director
Because I didn't have brothers, I was always interested in the kids down the street that had four brothers in their family, so I became one of them - but it was not my family. I've always been attracted to temporary families. They tend to be lost characters.
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Eric Schmidt
American Businessman
There is a science to managing high tech businesses, and it needs to be respected. One of them is that in technology businesses, leadership is temporary. It's constantly recycling. So the asset has limited lifetime.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.
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George Hill
American Athlete
Basketball's just something temporary that we do and we're blessed to do, but life is way more precious than this ball that we play.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
Freedom is fragile and must be protected. To sacrifice it, even as a temporary measure, is to betray it.
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Alicia Machado
Venezuelan Celebrity
Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime.
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Shreyas Iyer
Indian Cricketer
It's better to enjoy life - selection is a temporary thing.
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Pete Holmes
American Comedian
Life is temporary. We die one day. Live it up!
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Lance Armstrong
American Cyclist
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
Pain is temporary, film is forever.
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Gus Van Sant
American Director
Because I didn't have brothers, I was always interested in the kids down the street that had four brothers in their family, so I became one of them - but it was not my family. I've always been attracted to temporary families. They tend to be lost characters.
Quote examples
Eric Schmidt
American Businessman
There is a science to managing high tech businesses, and it needs to be respected. One of them is that in technology businesses, leadership is temporary. It's constantly recycling. So the asset has limited lifetime.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.
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George Hill
American Athlete
Basketball's just something temporary that we do and we're blessed to do, but life is way more precious than this ball that we play.
Quote examples
Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
Freedom is fragile and must be protected. To sacrifice it, even as a temporary measure, is to betray it.
Quote examples
Alicia Machado
Venezuelan Celebrity
Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime.
Quote examples
Shreyas Iyer
Indian Cricketer
It's better to enjoy life - selection is a temporary thing.
Quote examples
Pete Holmes
American Comedian
Life is temporary. We die one day. Live it up!
Quote examples
Lance Armstrong
American Cyclist
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
Pain is temporary, film is forever.
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