The difference between Temporary and Working

When used as nouns, temporary means one serving for a limited time, whereas working means operation.

When used as adjectives, temporary means not permanent, whereas working means that is or are functioning.


check bellow for the other definitions of Temporary and Working

  1. Temporary as an adjective:

    Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

  2. Temporary as an adjective:

    Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

  1. Temporary as a noun:

    One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

  1. Working as a noun (usually plural):

    Operation; action.

  2. Working as a noun:

    Method of operation.

  3. Working as a noun (arithmetic):

    The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.

    Examples:

    "Be sure to check your working."

  4. Working as a noun:

    Fermentation.

  5. Working as a noun:

    (of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance.

  1. Working as a verb:

    Examples:

    "Leave him alone; he's working."

  1. Working as an adjective:

    That is or are functioning.

    Examples:

    "a working ventilator"

  2. Working as an adjective:

    That suffices but requires additional work.

    Examples:

    "a working copy of the script"

  3. Working as an adjective:

    In paid employment.

    Examples:

    "working mothers"

  4. Working as an adjective:

    Of or relating to employment.

    Examples:

    "the working week"

  5. Working as an adjective:

    Enough to allow one to use something.

    Examples:

    "a working knowledge of computers"