/ˈmiːntaɪm/
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Meaning
The time between two things happening; used most in the phrase in the meantime.
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Word origin
From Middle English mene, meaning middle, plus time: the time in the middle, between two events.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- mene + time
- English cognates
- meanwhile
Examples
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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.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 2: meantime, paradise, organisation and 7 more words.