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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, they are offering 77-cent hot dogs Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But the government has appealed, and the ban remains in effect in the meantime.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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, on ministers' desks is the report from the independent body which reviews teachers' pay, which will help shape the pay offer for the next year or two.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In the meantime, I had another problem on my hands.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman