Definitions

meantime

[meen-tahym] / ˈminˌtaɪm /

ADVERB

in the intervening time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

at the same time concurrently for now for the duration for the moment for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

NOUN

the intervening time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

concurrently for now for the duration for the moment for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, PSG create the chance that leads to their second goal.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In the meantime, focus on building the ability to afford a similar property on your own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

In the meantime, Bianco is up to his mustache in attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In the meantime, the biggest thing since cryptocurrency has an unpredictable future.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

In the meantime, he and Lyra surveyed the newly discovered river.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple