temp

//tɛmp//
B1Frequency Level 10Colloquial
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Noun

tempSingular
tempsPlural
1

A person employed on a temporary basis, especially in an office.

We hired a temp to help with the extra work.

Synonym

temporary workersubstitute

Antonym

permanent employee

Verb

tempPresent tense
tempedPast tense
tempedPast participle
tempingPresent participle
tempsThird-person singular
1

To work as a temporary employee.

She temped at several companies before finding a permanent job.

Synonym

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Noun

tempSingular
tempsPlural
1

Short for temperature.

What's the temp outside today?