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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, the project has asked landowners and stakeholders to get in touch to help shape it, as it wanted to identify 20 possible release sites.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the meantime, I’m watching the gas prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“I hope you’re right. But in the meantime, Dr. Crowchild agreed to see you. I’m taking you to her now.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam