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for the time being

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/ · UK /fə ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/

for the time being means: For now, until something changes or a later decision is made.

adverb

FOR NOWB2

For now, until something changes or a later decision is made.

  • I'll stay here for the time being.
  • The shop is closed for the time being.
  • Let's leave the furniture where it is for the time being.

Similar words: for now, temporarily, for the moment

Opposites: permanently

Common phrases: for the time being, stay for the time being

Questions about for the time being

What does for the time being mean?

For now, until something changes or a later decision is made.

What is for the time being in other languages?

Türkçe: şimdilik · Español: por ahora · Français: pour le moment · Deutsch: vorerst · Italiano: per il momento · 日本語: 当面は

How do you pronounce for the time being?

In American English /fɚ ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/; in British English /fə ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/.

How do you use for the time being in a sentence?

I'll stay here for the time being. The shop is closed for the time being.

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