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meanwhile
01
at the same time but often somewhere else
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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