meantime Definition and Meaning in English (meantime definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Meantime definition: The intervening period of time between two events or points in time.

Definitions of Meantime

  1. 1noun

    The intervening period of time between two events or points in time.

  2. 2adverb

    During the intervening period; meanwhile.

Example Sentences

“The main course will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, enjoy some appetizers.”

“She's waiting for her exam results. In the meantime, she's working part-time.”

“The new system will be implemented next month. In the meantime, we'll use the old one.”

Inflected Word Forms

adverbmeanwhile

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in the meantimeexpression

During the intervening period of time.

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Meantime definition: The intervening period of time between two events or points in time.
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