Cool MateMeaning of Meantime
for a short period of time but not permanently
In simple words: The time in between two events.
Meantime in a sentence
- I'm changing my email address but for the meantime you can use the old one.
- My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play.
- The next programme starts in five minutes; in the meantime, here’s some music.
How to use Meantime
Use 'meantime' to refer to the time between two events. It's neutral, suitable for both informal and formal situations, but avoid it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'mean time' — it's the time that means something happens in the middle.
Related words
Collocations with Meantime
- in the meantime
- in the meantime period
- use the meantime
Synonyms for Meantime
- meanwhile
- interim
- in the interim
- at the same time
Common mistakes with Meantime
- Using 'meanwhile' incorrectly instead of 'meantime'.
- 'Meantime' is often used with 'in the meantime', which can confuse learners.
Meantime appears in
Meantime in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في غضون ذلك
الوقت بين حدثين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এই সময়ের মধ্যে
দুটি ঘটনার মধ্যবর্তী সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Meantime
Die Zeit zwischen zwei Ereignissen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mientras tanto
El tiempo entre dos eventos.
- Persianفارسی
در این میان
زمان بین دو رویداد.
- FrenchFrançais
En attendant
Le temps entre deux événements.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इस बीच
दो घटनाओं के बीच का समय।
- ItalianItaliano
nel frattempo
Il tempo che intercorre tra due eventi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Enquanto isso
O tempo entre dois eventos.
- RussianРусский
Тем временем
Время между двумя событиями.
- Urduاردو
در ضمن، اس وقت
دو واقعات کے درمیان کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
Meantime
两件事之间的时间。
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- Meanwhile
- Interim
- At the same time
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Frequently asked questions about Meantime
What does Meantime mean?
The time in between two events.
What is the definition of Meantime?
for a short period of time but not permanently
How do you use Meantime in a sentence?
I'm changing my email address but for the meantime you can use the old one.
Can you give another example of Meantime?
My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play.
What are synonyms for Meantime?
Common alternatives include meanwhile, interim, in the interim, at the same time.
What is the opposite of Meantime?
Opposite meanings include future, later, afterward.
What words go with Meantime?
It commonly pairs with in the meantime, in the meantime period, use the meantime.
What are common mistakes when using Meantime?
Using 'meanwhile' incorrectly instead of 'meantime'. 'Meantime' is often used with 'in the meantime', which can confuse learners.
How do you pronounce Meantime?
US: /["/ˈmiːntaɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmiːntaɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Meantime?
Use 'meantime' to refer to the time between two events. It's neutral, suitable for both informal and formal situations, but avoid it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Meantime?
"Meantime" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.