meantime — the period of time between two events; the intervening time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of time between two events; the intervening time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/
Korean meaning: 그 동안, 그 사이
Korean pronunciation: 민-타임 (강세: 민)
Example Sentences
- The exam results will be announced next week. In the meantime, I'm stress-eating pizza.
- My phone is being repaired. Meantime, I'm actually talking to real people!
- The meeting starts at 3 PM. In the meantime, please review the documents.
meantime
NOUN//ˈmiːnˌtaɪm//
the period of time between two events; the intervening time
Waiting between baking bread and cake
From teatime to bedtime, meantime slips away.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'mene time'(중간 시간)에서 유래. '평균적인, 중간의'를 뜻하는 'mean'과 '시간'을 뜻하는 'time'이 결합되어 '두 사건 사이의 시간'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The exam results will be announced next week. In the meantime, I'm stress-eating pizza.”
“My phone is being repaired. Meantime, I'm actually talking to real people!”
“The meeting starts at 3 PM. In the meantime, please review the documents.”
“We're waiting for the bus. Meantime, let's play some music.”
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