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

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

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