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Definition of meantime adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

meantime

adverb
 
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
 
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
(informal)
(also meanwhile)
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  1. in the period of time between two times or events
    • I'll contact them soon. Meantime don't tell them I'm back.
  2. while something else is happening
    • Efforts to establish a ceasefire are increasing. Meantime the bloodshed continues.
    3. Word OriginMiddle English (as a noun): from mean(noun) + time.
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