Meanwhile

adverb
/ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period
At the same time; in the intervening period.

Example Sentences

She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.

She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table.

Synonyms

meantime, at the same time, simultaneously, in the meantime, concurrently
Entry 1
meantime, at the same time, simultaneously
Entry 2
at the same time, simultaneously, in the meantime, concurrently

Antonyms

later, afterwards, subsequently
Entry 1
later, afterwards, subsequently
Entry 2
afterwards, later

Collocations

meanwhile back, meanwhile elsewhere, meanwhile at home, and meanwhile
Entry 1
meanwhile back, meanwhile elsewhere
Entry 2
meanwhile back, meanwhile at home, and meanwhile

Related Vocabularies

to some extent; not completely; in part
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
in a good way; thoroughly; skillfully; to a high standard

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