Sometimes
Temporary
Temporary adjective - Intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time.
Sometimes and temporary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sometimes" instead an adverb "Temporary".
Nearby Words: temporal, temporarily
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- You Are in Command Now deals with military rank, where the ascension is usually temporary and sometimes occurs as the result of several coincidental deaths or removals.
Source: Trope Distinctions / S to Z -
The franchise also has many, many, maaaany characters over the years get a repaint from a powerup, sometimes temporary and sometimes permanent, because it lets them sell the same toy again.
Source: Convenient Color Change - Sometimes, it might even add extra temporary health to allies, making it useful all the time instead of just when someone is injured.
Source: Standard FPS Guns
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