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temporarily Antonyms

Opposite of temporarily

Pinning down the opposite of temporarily requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Usage Example

"The main road is permanently closed while the construction crew repairs the bridge."

Strongest
permanently
forever
perpetually
Strong
indefinitely
eternally
lastingly
enduringly

Similar words to temporarily

Words similar to temporarily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

provisionally
transiently
momentarily
briefly
fleetingly
transitorily
tentatively
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• Nearby Words

template
temporal
temporally
temporarily
temporariness
temporary
tempt

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Temporarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/temporarily
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