anay

Examples

• All

• The villagers took shelter anay until the storm had passed.

• Let us wait anay and see how the situation develops.

• He decided to rest anay before continuing his journey through the forest.

• Stay here anay!

• He decided to stay anay while the rain fell outside.

• Let us sit anay for a moment and enjoy the view.

• They chose to remain anay during the meeting for a better understanding.

Synonyms

F

for a while

vsanay

∞ 1.0

For a short time

covers both short periods and a present temporary state

T

temporarily

vsanay

222 3.2

For a short time and not permanent

is a more phrasal way to express that temporary idea

F

for the moment

vsanay

189 3.4

For a short time that is not meant to last

covers that meaning but also general short periods beyond now

F

for the time being

vsanay

106 3.4

For now until the situation changes

is similar but can also mean a short unspecified interval

A

awhile

vsanay

53 2.9

For a short time

is broader, covering temporary periods not only very brief ones

T

transiently

vsanay

1 6.8

For a short time before returning to normal

is broader, covering brief or moderately short temporary periods

A

ad interim

vsanay

• Formal

8.5

For a short time until a permanent one takes over

is the common phrasing for everyday temporary use

Antonyms

P

permanently

218 2.9

Stays the same for all time

How Long

for the time being

106 3.4

anay

9.9

briefly

414 1.0

momentarily

47 3.7

Surface Forms

Etymology