for a short time

Definitions

For a brief duration.

Temporarily or for a limited period.

Examples

I decided to stay in the city for a short time before continuing my journey.

The sun peeked through the clouds for a short time, providing a brief moment of warmth.

Synonyms

briefly momentarily temporarily for a moment transiently fleetingly for a spell

Antonyms

permanently indefinitely forever for a long time enduringly perpetually everlastingly