In The Meanwhile

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/

Definitions of in the meanwhile

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

Example Sentences

A1 I will finish my homework now. In the meanwhile, you can start preparing dinner.

A2 She is running late for the meeting. In the meanwhile, I will set up the conference room.

B1 The project deadline is approaching. In the meanwhile, we need to finalize the budget.

B2 The team is working on the presentation. In the meanwhile, I will gather the necessary data.

C1 The negotiations are ongoing. In the meanwhile, we should focus on our strategy.

C2 The company is undergoing restructuring. In the meanwhile, we need to ensure smooth operations.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 I will finish my homework, and in the meanwhile, you can start preparing dinner.

A2 She is studying for her exams, but in the meanwhile, she is also working part-time.

B1 The project deadline is approaching, so in the meanwhile, we need to focus on completing the tasks at hand.

B2 The team is finalizing the presentation, and in the meanwhile, I will gather the necessary data.

C1 The negotiations with the client are ongoing, and in the meanwhile, we are exploring other potential partnerships.

C2 The company is undergoing a restructuring process, and in the meanwhile, the employees are encouraged to continue their work as usual.

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to the store. In the meanwhile, can you watch my dog?

A2 I have finished my homework. In the meanwhile, I will read a book.

B1 I need to make a phone call. In the meanwhile, could you please wait for me here?

B2 The meeting will start in 10 minutes. In the meanwhile, let's review the agenda.

C1 The project deadline is approaching. In the meanwhile, we need to focus on completing the tasks.

C2 The negotiations are still ongoing. In the meanwhile, we should prepare for all possible outcomes.

Examples of in the meanwhile in a Sentence

formal In the meanwhile, the committee will review the proposal and make a decision.

informal In the meanwhile, we can grab a coffee and catch up.

slang In the meanwhile, let's chill and watch some Netflix.

figurative In the meanwhile, the storm will pass and the sun will shine again.

Grammatical Forms of in the meanwhile

past tense

in the meanwhiled

plural

in the meanwhiles

comparative

more in the meanwhile

superlative

most in the meanwhile

present tense

in the meanwhile

future tense

will in the meanwhile

perfect tense

have in the meanwhileed

continuous tense

is in the meanwhileing

singular

in the meanwhile

positive degree

very in the meanwhile

infinitive

to in the meanwhile

gerund

in the meanwhileing

participle

in the meanwhileed

Origin and Evolution of in the meanwhile

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in the meanwhile' originated from Middle English, where 'meanwhile' was used as a noun meaning 'interim' or 'in the intervening time'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'meanwhile' evolved into the compound phrase 'in the meanwhile', which is now commonly used to mean 'in the meantime' or 'while waiting'. The phrase has retained its original sense of indicating a temporary period between two events or actions.