meanwhile

mean-while · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    During the time before something happens or while something else is happening.

  2. 2.

    At the same time in another place or situation.

  3. 3.

    Used to introduce a contrasting fact or situation.

Related words

See also: during, meantime, simultaneously
Synonyms: in the interim, meantime

Etymology

From English mean (middle) + while (time).