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meantime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/ · UK /ˈmiːntaɪm/

meantime means: The time between now and another event, or between two events.

noun

TIME IN BETWEENB1

The time between now and another event, or between two events.

  • In the meantime, please wait here.
  • The car is being repaired; in the meantime, I walk to work.
  • She returns tomorrow, so we must manage in the meantime.

How to use it: in the meantime (Dinner will be ready soon; in the meantime, set the table.)

Similar words: interval, intervening time

Common phrases: in the meantime, during the meantime

adverb

WHILE WAITINGB2

While another event is happening or while you are waiting for something else.

  • Meantime, we waited outside.
  • The doctor was coming; meantime, we kept him warm.
  • Repairs will start tomorrow; meantime, use the other entrance.

Similar words: meanwhile, in the meantime

Common phrases: meantime we waited, meantime she worked

Questions about meantime

What does meantime mean?

The time between now and another event, or between two events.

What is meantime in other languages?

Türkçe: ara · Español: ínterin · Français: intervalle · Deutsch: Zwischenzeit · Italiano: frattempo · 日本語: その間

How do you pronounce meantime?

In American English /ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/; in British English /ˈmiːntaɪm/.

How do you use meantime in a sentence?

In the meantime, please wait here. The car is being repaired; in the meantime, I walk to work.

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