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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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Boss James Shuttleworth told BBC Scotland News the system would be installed, but this would take time and it had applied for an exemption to use the carriages meantime.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And in the meantime, he can focus on his game without the pressure of needing to cement his place in the league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“You can expect to hear from me in a week, two at the most. In the meantime, keep up the good work, Hank.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko