Meaning of the word meantime in English

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meantime

US /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

UK /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

the intervening period of time

Example:

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The new system will be ready next month; in the meantime, we'll use the old one.

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I'll start dinner; in the meantime, you can set the table.

Synonym:

interim interval meanwhile interlude

during the intervening period of time; meanwhile

Example:

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The train was delayed, but meantime, we grabbed a coffee.

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He's still working on the report; meantime, let's review the budget.

Synonym:

meanwhile in the interim for the present

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