For The Time Being

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /fɔr ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/

Definitions of for the time being

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea; in this case, 'time' is a noun

Example Sentences

A1 I will be staying at my friend's house for the time being.

A2 For the time being, let's focus on finishing this project.

B1 I have decided to work part-time for the time being.

B2 For the time being, we will have to make do with the resources we have.

C1 The company has put new projects on hold for the time being.

C2 For the time being, the situation seems to be under control.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'for' is a preposition

Example Sentences

A1 I will stay at my aunt's house for the time being.

A2 We are using a temporary solution for the time being.

B1 For the time being, let's focus on completing this project.

B2 The company has decided to postpone the event for the time being.

C1 For the time being, we will continue with our current strategy.

C2 The government has implemented strict measures for the time being to control the spread of the virus.

Examples of for the time being in a Sentence

formal The project has been put on hold for the time being until we receive more funding.

informal Let's just leave that issue aside for the time being and focus on more pressing matters.

slang I'm gonna chill at home for the time being and catch up on some Netflix.

figurative His emotions were like a storm, but for the time being, he managed to keep them in check.

Grammatical Forms of for the time being

past tense

for the time being

plural

for the times being

comparative

more for the time being

superlative

most for the time being

present tense

for the time being

future tense

will be for the time being

perfect tense

has been for the time being

continuous tense

is being for the time being

singular

for the time being

positive degree

for the time being

infinitive

to be for the time being

gerund

being for the time being

participle

being for the time being

Origin and Evolution of for the time being

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'for the time being' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old Norse and Old French.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate something temporary or provisional, the phrase has retained its meaning over the centuries and is still commonly used in modern English.