ADVERBS OF DURATION

Briefly

For a short period of time. Example: “He explained it briefly.”

Temporarily

For a short time, not permanent. Example: “The store is temporarily closed.”

Forever

For all time; permanently. Example: “I will love you forever.”

Permanently

For the entire duration; for good. Example: “He moved permanently to Canada.”

Indefinitely

For an unspecified length of time. Example: “The meeting has been postponed indefinitely.”

For a while

For some time, but not long. Example: “I’ll stay here for a while.”

Momentarily

For a very short time. Example: “The train will arrive momentarily.”

For [a specific time]

For a certain period of time. Example: “He stayed for two hours.”

Until [a specific time]

Up to a certain time. Example: “I’ll wait until midnight.”

From a point