Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-the-meantime
phrase
/fɔr ðə ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/
Definition
A phrase used to denote the period of time that exists while waiting for something else to happen or be accomplished.
Examples
- For the meantime, let’s focus on the tasks we can complete now.
- They decided to stay in a hotel for the meantime until their new apartment is ready.
Meaning
This expression refers to a temporary situation or arrangement that will exist until something more permanent or final is established.
Synonyms
- in the interim
- temporarily
- for now
