Meantime

Meaning

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

the period of time between two events; meanwhile

Example Sentences

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

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

Example Expressions

in the meantime

Synonyms

meanwhile, in the interim, for now, interim, interval, intermission

Entry 1

meanwhile, in the interim, for now

Entry 2

meanwhile, interim, interval, intermission

Antonyms

permanently, finally, ultimately, afterward, later

Entry 1

permanently, finally, ultimately

Entry 2

afterward, later

Collocations

in the meantime, for the meantime, meantime period, meantime activities

Entry 1

in the meantime, for the meantime

Entry 2

in the meantime, meantime period, meantime activities