“Temporary closed” or “temporarily closed”: which is correct?
temporarily closed
The short answer
The correct form is temporarily closed. This is because temporarily is an adverb that modifies the adjective closed, indicating the duration of the closure.
Why people get it wrong
People may confuse the adjective temporary with the adverb temporarily. They mistakenly use temporary, an adjective, to modify the adjective closed, when they actually need temporarily, an adverb, to describe the state of being closed.
What kind of mistake it is
It’s a grammatical error related to the incorrect use of an adjective.
Examples with temporarily closed
- The store is temporarily closed for renovations.
- The road is temporarily closed due to an accident.
- The service is temporarily unavailable.
Quick check
The store is for renovations.
The correct form is temporarily closed. This is because temporarily is an adverb that modifies the adjective closed, indicating the duration of the closure.
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