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meanwhile
[ meen-hwahyl, -wahyl ]
adverb
- in the intervening time; during the interval.
- at the same time:
Meanwhile, the others were back home enjoying themselves.
meanwhile
/ ËłŸŸ±ËČÔË·ÉČčÉȘ±ô /
adverb
- during the intervening time or period
- at the same time, esp in another place
noun
- another word for meantime
yĐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of meanwhile1
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Example Sentences
"I, meanwhile, stand shoulder to shoulder with our staff who work so tirelessly to protect our patients from the impact of anti-abortion harassment outside the clinic gate."
Ukraine, meanwhile, is facing a 10% tariff on its exports to the US.
The Right, meanwhile, has dedicated much more effort to reaching working-class communities and audiences beyond conservative elites.
Lawson, meanwhile, said the news he had been relegated was "tough to hear" but he is determined to "prove that I belong here in Formula 1" now he is back with his former team.
Bardella, meanwhile, complained about the recent closure of two right-wing media channels alongside his party's own legal struggles.
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What doesÌęmeanwhile mean?
Meanwhile means in or during the time between the current time and the time when something else happens, as in Our guests will arrive in about an hourâmeanwhile, letâs get the food ready.Ìę
It can also mean at the same time, as in When I got to my apartment, I realized I had forgotten my keyâmeanwhile, everyone was already hiding inside for my surprise party.Ìę
Both of these senses of meanwhile are adverbs. As an adverb, meanwhile is often used at the beginning of a sentence to connect the statement that follows with something that was just mentioned.
The word meantime can also be used as an adverb in the same ways that meanwhile is, but meanwhile is much more commonly as an adverb.
Meanwhile can also be used as a noun meaning the period of time between two events, as in The power will come back on soon, so letâs just enjoy the quiet in the meanwhile. The word meantime is much more commonly used in this way.
Example: Mix the batter; meanwhile, preheat the oven.
Where doesÌęmeanwhile come from?
The first records of meanwhile come from the 1300s. The mean in meanwhile is the sense of the word that means âoccupying a middle position or an intermediate place.â When used as a noun, while means âa period or interval of time.â
Meanwhile is often used in discussions that involve things happening or being done while waiting for something else to happen. Itâs also commonly used in descriptions of events happening at the same time. For example, ČѱđČčČÔ·ÉłóŸ±±ô±đ⊠might be used as a caption in a comic or graphic novel to show that something is happening at the same time as what was shown in the previous panel. This is often used for comedic effect.
The expression meanwhile, back at the ranch is used as a humorous transition from one topic or discussion to another. Itâs a reference to TV Westerns returning to the main setting (the ranch) to show whatâs happening there after having shown action elsewhere.
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What are some synonyms for meanwhile?
- meantime
- concurrently
- simultaneously
- at the same time
What are some words that share a root or word element with meanwhile?Ìę
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What are some words that often get used in discussing meanwhile?
How isÌęmeanwhile used in real life?
Meanwhile is a very common word that can be used in all kinds of contexts. Itâs usually used at the beginning of a sentence.
We will publish something interesting this weekend.
Meanwhile, let's take a look at 's beautiful Falcon family low poly model closeups.EarthX will use these models in 0.3.3 and forward!
â EarthX (@EarthxGame)
Ugo Humbert back in front. Point penalty for Nick Kyrgios for unsportsmanlike conduct after he was broken. Humbert takes the third set 6-3.
Halep, meanwhile, back at 5-5.
â George Bellshaw (@BellshawGeorge)
Just got an e mail from a guy complaining about the terrible movies weâve been showing , like â The Invisible Manâ- and how he and all his friends feel that way, and weâre losing viewers. Meanwhile, in the real world, our ratings nationally have never been higher.
â Svengoolie (@Svengoolie)
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Try usingÌęmeanwhile!
Is meanwhile used correctly in the following sentence?Ìę
My younger sister just got engagedâmeanwhile, I canât even get a date!
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