meantime in English: The time between two things happening; used most in the phrase in the meantime. (noun)

Translation

The time between two things happening; used most in the phrase in the meantime.

Word origin

From Middle English mene, meaning middle, plus time: the time in the middle, between two events.

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"In the meantime" means during the time before dinner.

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It fills the gap between now and the next thing.

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The word "meanwhile" means almost the same thing.

time

The thing measured in minutes, hours, and years that keeps passing.

while

During the time that something else is happening, or used to show a difference.

wait

To stay in one place or do nothing until something happens or someone comes.

moment

A very short period of time.

during

All through a period of time, or at some point inside it.

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