meantime

noun/ˈmiːntaɪm/CEFR B2

মধ্যবর্তী সময়

Meaning

The period between two events, almost always used in the phrase in the meantime.

Example sentences

  • In the meantime, wait here.এর মধ্যে এখানে অপেক্ষা করো।
  • The result comes later; in the meantime we work.ফল পরে আসবে; ইতিমধ্যে আমরা কাজ করি।

A common mistake

Meantime, I will call him.→In the meantime, I will call him.

Meantime almost never stands alone. Meanwhile is the word that can start a sentence by itself.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: meanwhile

Similar words, and what each means

  • meanwhile

    এদিকে, ইতিমধ্যে

    At the same time; during this period.

“meantime” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “meantime” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • গভীর ভাবনা, বারবার একই চিন্তা
    • • উদবিড়াল, ভোঁদড়
    • • লেগিংস, আঁটসাঁট পায়জামা
    • • মধ্যবর্তী সময়
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    মধ্যবর্তী সময় — meantime (noun) — মধ্যবর্তী সময়. The period between two events, almost always used in the phrase in the meantime.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “meantime”?

    • • parcel
    • • meanwhile
    • • accessory
    • • anteroom
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    meanwhile — meanwhile — এদিকে, ইতিমধ্যে. At the same time; during this period.

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