What level is the word "temp"?

"temp" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

Which TV shows or movies use the word "temp"?

"temp" appears in: Grey's Anatomy, Suits, The Office, Modern Family, The Good Place.

Synonyms for "temp": temporary worker, contract worker.

The opposite of "temp" is: permanent employee, full-time staff.

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short for temperature

Synonym: temporary worker, contract worker Opposite: permanent employee, full-time staff

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Her temp's still only 86.
— Grey's Anatomy S3E17

I'll get you a temp for a couple of weeks and then we'll get started.
— Suits S5E1

This is Ryan he's temping upstairs.
— The Office S1E5

When you temped here last summer, I became tempted by your charms.
— Modern Family S8E12

So you've been temping for us for a year now, and we want to bring you aboard permanently.
— The Good Place S1E9

This word appears in 5 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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