meantime
gb/mˈintˌaɪm/ us/mˈintˌaɪm/
B1
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The period between two events
The time between two events.
Padrão de uso:
in the meantime
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'meantime' (noun) with 'meanwhile' (adverb). 'Meantime' is often used with 'in the'.
Sinónimos
interval (More formal; often used for a pause between events.)
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gap (Can mean a time or space between things, but less formal.)
Antónimos
continuation (Implies no break or gap in time between events.)
Colocações
in the meantime
|for the meantime
|during the meantime
Temas
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We will have to wait for the report; in the meantime, let's prepare the presentation.
- Her flight was delayed, so in the meantime she read a book.
- In the meantime, the children played outside while dinner was cooking.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I will cook the rice. In the meantime, you can wash the vegetables.
- He is fixing his bike. In the meantime, I will walk to the shop.
- We must wait for the bus. In the meantime, let's sit down.
adverb
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During the time between events
Happening during the time between two events.
Erro comum:
Learners may incorrectly add 'the' before 'meantime' when using it as an adverb.
Sinónimos
meanwhile (Very close in meaning; more common in modern usage as an adverb.)
Temas
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- He starts his new job in May; meantime, he's taking some courses.
- The repairs will be finished next week. Meantime, use the side entrance.
- We will get more information soon; meantime, keep working on your part.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I will go to school next month. Meantime, I study at home.
- The shop opens at 10. Meantime, we wait here.
- She is cooking dinner. Meantime, I set the table.
Gramática
Expressões
for the meantime
1/fɚ ðə mˈintˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
For now until something changes
For now, until something is different.
Exemplos
- You can stay here for the meantime until you find an apartment.
- For the meantime, we will use this old computer until we get a new one.
in the meantime
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈintˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
During the period until something happens
While waiting for something else to happen.
Exemplos
- Dinner will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, let's play a game.
- The package hasn't arrived yet. In the meantime, we can check our emails.
in the meantime
6/ˈɪn ðə mˈintˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
while waiting
Use this to talk about what happens while you are waiting for the next thing.
Exemplos
- The doctor will see you soon. In the meantime, please wait here.
- Dinner will be ready in twenty minutes; in the meantime, you can set the table.
- The new software arrives next month. In the meantime, we will keep using the old system.