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Synonyms & Similar Words
meanwhile
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Meaning of In The Meantime
The phrase "in the meantime" is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "during the time before something happens or is done."
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines it as "during the time before something else happens."
- * Cambridge Dictionary states it is "used to say what is happening or will happen between two events or situations."
Example Uses
- The company will continue to operate in the meantime, while the new management team is being assembled.
- * She will work as a freelancer in the meantime, until she finds a full-time job.
- * The students will study for their exams in the meantime, before the summer break.
- * The city will provide temporary housing in the meantime, for those who lost their homes in the fire.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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