Definition & Meaning of "meanwhile"

meanwhile

at the same time but often somewhere else

during the intervening time

in a way that connects or contrasts two simultaneous actions, events, or conditions

Meanwhile

the time between one event, process, or period and another

interim

interval

lag

meantime

meanwhile

Example

Meanwhile, the old one was being demolished.

Meanwhile, can you handle the client meetings?

The kids played in the backyard, meanwhile the adults prepared the food for the barbecue.

Meanwhile, her New York career hangs in the wind as it seems she's about to be passed over for a huge promotion.

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