in the meantime

adverb
UK: /ˌɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/
US: /ˌɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/

  1. During the period of time between two events or points in time.

    1. I'm not sure when the taxi will arrive but, in the meantime, let's have some tea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report won't be ready for another week; in the meantime, we should gather more data to support our findings. [ ] [ ]

  2. While something else is happening; as a temporary measure.

    1. The builders are coming tomorrow, but in the meantime, let's tidy up a bit. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her usual doctor is away; in the meantime, another doctor from the practice is seeing her for check-ups. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

meanwhile temporarily in the interim
in the meantime noun

  1. A period of time between two events.

    1. In the meantime, keep practicing your music. [ ] [ ]
    2. We are waiting for the response; in the meantime, we will work on another task. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in the meantime" in English means: During the period of time between two events or points in time., While something else is happening; as a temporary measure..

The phonetic transcription of "in the meantime" is /ˌɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/ in British English and /ˌɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in the meantime": meanwhile, temporarily, in the interim.

Example usage of "in the meantime": "I'm not sure when the taxi will arrive but, in the meantime, let's have some tea.". More examples on the page.