Meanwhile - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmiːnwaɪl|  American pronunciation of the word meanwhile
Brit.  |ˈmiːnwaɪl|  British pronunciation of the word meanwhile

noun

- the time between one event, process, or period and another (syn: interim, lag, meantime)
meanwhile the socialists are running the government

adverb

- at the same time but in another place
meanwhile, back at the ranch...
- during the intervening time (syn: meantime)
meanwhile I will not think about the problem

Extra examples

You can set the table. Meanwhile, I'll start making dinner.

She spent four years studying for her law degree. Meanwhile, she continued to work at the bank.

He can come back to work when he's feeling better, but meanwhile he should be resting as much as possible.

The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated.

Jim went to answer the phone. Meanwhile Pete started to prepare lunch.

Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.

I knew I wouldn't get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn't sure what to do in the meanwhile.

The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall.

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