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meanwhile
01
at the same time but often somewhere else
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Examples
She started cooking dinner; meanwhile, her husband set the table.
02
during the period of time between two events or while waiting for something to happen
Examples
The meeting will start soon. Meanwhile, I’ll finish reviewing these documents.
03
in a way that connects or contrasts two simultaneous actions, events, or conditions
Examples
The company was struggling with budget cuts; meanwhile, its competitors were investing heavily in innovative projects.
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