meantime

(noun) the time between one event, process, or period and another. Synonyms: interim, meanwhile, lag. Example: "Meanwhile the socialists are running the government."

(adv) during the intervening time. Synonyms: meanwhile, in the meantime. Examples: "Meanwhile i will not think about the problem." "Meantime he was attentive to his other interests." "In the meantime the police were notified."