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 period of time between two events or actions

interim

interval

lag

meantime

meanwhile

adv

Example

Meanwhile, can you handle the client meetings?

Meanwhile, the old one was being demolished.

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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