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meantimemean‧time /ˈmiːntaɪm/ ●●○ adverb   - But meantime the story is rich in symbolic significance for the travails of our age.
- But, meantime, get it open in front of you.
- Faulk and other would-be seniors, meantime, have enjoyed fine rookie seasons.
- Henderson, meantime, has adjusted well to the National League.
- More exhibits would appear in due course; meantime he did whatever jobs came his way.
- Overall loan demand, meantime, remained stable.
happening now, but likely to change► for now/for the time being for a short time, but not permanently - use this about a temporary arrangement or way of dealing with a situation: · Leave the groceries there for now - I'll put them away later.· For the time being he can stay here, but I want that dog out of here by the end of the week. ► for the moment especially spoken use this to say that something is true or happening now, but may change soon: · For the moment the city seems quiet, but the fighting could start again at any time.· "How's your apartment?" "It's fine for the moment, but I'd rather live nearer town."· Assuming for the moment that you did get the job, where would you live? ► as of now American use this to say that something is true or happening now, but will probably change in the future: · As of now, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis.· My plan, as of now, is to graduate in May then start looking for a job in the fall. ► for the present formal · It is assumed, for the present, that the meeting will go ahead.· A reduction in interest rates seems highly unlikely for the present. ► in the meanwhile/in the meantime between now and some time in the future, for example until a situation changes: · Payday is not until next week, but if you need any money in the meanwhile, let me know.· You probably won't receive the contract until Thursday but I can fax you a copy in the meantime.meanwhile: · The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated. ► for the meantime- The power supply should be back soon - for the meantime we'll have to use candles.
1 (also in the meantime) in the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past SYN meanwhile:  The doctor will be here soon. In the meantime, try and relax. I didn’t see her for another five years, and in the meantime she had got married and had a couple of kids.2for the meantime for the present time, until something happens: The power supply should be back soon – for the meantime we’ll have to use candles. |