Meantime and Rest

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Meantime noun - The time between one event, process, or period and another.

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Rest and meantime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rest" instead a noun "Meantime".

Rest noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

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Meantime and rest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meantime" instead a noun "Rest".

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

In the meantime Roman legions began tearing up the rest of Carthage's empire to leave Hannibal isolated.

Source: Useful Notes / Punic Wars
In the meantime, their separation from the present means that the rest of the world is entirely empty, the day/night cycle is fading into perpetual twilight, sounds and echoes are deadened, food is tasteless, carbonated drinks are flat, and matches won't light.

Source: Just One Second Out of Sync

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