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meantime
/ˈminˌtaɪm/
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What does meantime mean?
noun
- The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
adverb
- During the interval; meanwhile.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈminˌtaɪm/
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All of this Ona sat watching, from a corner of the room, twisting her hands together, meantime, in a fever of fright.
In the meantime, a number of the sailors of the Nautilus, all strong and healthy men, had come up onto the platform.
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In the meantime, the vigilance of the defenders had somewhat relaxed, and the court thought it might venture on a decisive step.
In the meantime, word was brought him, that the horse were going away, and were beginning to spoil and plunder the citizens.
In the meantime speed had likewise been augmented by the use of more powerful motors until 52 miles an hour was attained.