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

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

In the meantime, I’m planning to beg forgiveness on my prayer mat for the next year.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan