Definition and meaning of English word "meanwhile"
meanwhile
/miːˈweɪntaɪl/
Meaning
NounThe time between two events.
How to use
The word 'meanwhile' is often used in formal or written English to describe the period of time between two events, and can be used to add complexity to narrative structures. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'meanwhile' with 'in the meantime', although both phrases are similar, 'meanwhile' is typically used as a single word to indicate a contrast or an interval. It frequently appears in news articles, historical texts, and literary works.
🇬🇧 English
meanwhile
Example
Meanwhile, the teacher was writing on the board.
Meanwhile, the students were playing outside.
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- meanwhile back at the ranch— meanwhile back at the ranch
- meanwhile in other news— meanwhile in other news
- meanwhile elsewhere— meanwhile elsewhere
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Frequency rank: #887 in English
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The English word "meanwhile" means "meanwhile" in English.
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