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    meantime
    /ˈmiːntʌɪm/

    adverb

    • 1. meanwhile: "in the meantime I'll make some enquiries of my own" Similar for nowfor the momentfor the presentfor the time being

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEANTIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MEANTIME definition: 1. until something expected happens, or while something else is happening: 2. until something…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › meantimeMeantime Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 7, 2016 · The meaning of MEANTIME is the time before something happens or before a specified period ends. How to use meantime in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › meantimeMEANTIME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Meantime means the period of time between two events—between the current time and the time when something else happens. This sense of the word is especially used in the phrase in the meantime, as in The power will come back on soon, so let’s just enjoy the quiet in the meantime.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › meantimeMeantime - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The meantime is the time between two events. You might be waiting for the second half of a soccer game to begin, and in the meantime call your best friend to tell her the score.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEANTIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In the meantime means in the period of time between two events, or while an event is happening. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. In the meantime, fry the sausage.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMEANTIME | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    MEANTIME definition: in the time between two things happening, or while something else is happening: . Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › meantimeMeantime - definition of meantime by The Free Dictionary

    Define meantime. meantime synonyms, meantime pronunciation, meantime translation, English dictionary definition of meantime. n. The time between one occurrence and another; an interval. adv. During a period of intervening time; meanwhile. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › meantimemeantime | meaning of meantime in Longman Dictionary of...

    meantime. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mean‧time /ˈmiːntaɪm/ adverb 1 (also in the meantime) in the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past SYN meanwhile The doctor will be here soon. In the meantime, try and relax.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › meantimeMeantime Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. The intervening time. Webster's New World. The time between one occurrence and another; an interval. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: lag. meanwhile. interim. adverb. During a period of intervening time; meanwhile. American Heritage. Meanwhile. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: in-the-meantime. meanwhile.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmeantime noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of meantime noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.