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Indefinitely vs Temporarily - What's the difference?

indefinitely | temporarily |

As adverbs the difference between indefinitely and temporarily

is that indefinitely is for a long time, no end defined while temporarily is for a relatively brief period of time.

indefinitely

English

Adverb

(-)
  • For a long time, no end defined
  • Forever

    • See also

    * endlessly

    temporarily

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • for a relatively brief period of time
  • not permanently

    • Related terms

    * temporary

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