MEANWHILE


Meaning of MEANWHILE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mi:n(h)waɪl ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.

1.

Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening.

Brush the aubergines with oil, add salt and pepper, and bake till soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan...

Kate turned to beckon Peter across from the car, but Bill waved him back, meanwhile pushing Kate inside.

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2.

Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events.

You needn’t worry; I’ll be ready to greet them. Meanwhile I’m off to discuss the Fowler’s party with Felix.

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3.

You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned.

He had always found his wife’s mother a bit annoying. The mother-daughter relationship, meanwhile, was close.

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