meantime

noun/adverb
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/

Meaning

the period of time between two events; meanwhile
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example Sentences

The train will be late, so in the meantime let's have some tea.

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

Example Expressions

in the meantime

Synonyms

meanwhile, interim, interval, intermission, in the interim, for now
Entry 1
meanwhile, interim, interval, intermission
Entry 2
meanwhile, in the interim, for now

Antonyms

afterward, later, permanently, finally, ultimately
Entry 1
afterward, later
Entry 2
permanently, finally, ultimately

Collocations

in the meantime, meantime period, meantime activities, for the meantime
Entry 1
in the meantime, meantime period, meantime activities
Entry 2
in the meantime, for the meantime

More Example Sentences

Has the drama been popular in the meantime?

Has the drama on Broadway been popular in the meantime?