Pronunciation: /ˈminˌwaɪl/
noun meanwhile can also be used as a noun to refer to the intervening time
A1 Meanwhile, the cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.
A2 I will clean the kitchen, meanwhile you can start preparing the salad.
B1 Meanwhile, the students were busy studying for their exams.
B2 The company was facing financial difficulties; meanwhile, the CEO was on vacation.
C1 Meanwhile, negotiations between the two countries continued behind closed doors.
C2 The political situation was tense; meanwhile, the citizens were demanding change.
adverb meanwhile is an adverb that indicates something is happening at the same time as something else
A1 I am cooking dinner. Meanwhile, my husband is watching TV.
A2 She was studying for her exam. Meanwhile, her friends were playing outside.
B1 The company is expanding its operations. Meanwhile, they are hiring new employees.
B2 The negotiations are ongoing. Meanwhile, both parties are discussing potential compromises.
C1 The research team is analyzing the data. Meanwhile, they are preparing their findings for publication.
C2 The political situation is tense. Meanwhile, diplomats are working behind the scenes to find a peaceful resolution.
conjunction meanwhile can function as a conjunction to connect two events happening simultaneously
A1 I am studying English. Meanwhile, my sister is watching TV.
A2 I like to read books. Meanwhile, my brother prefers to play video games.
B1 I have a meeting at 10 am. Meanwhile, I need to finish this report.
B2 The company is expanding its operations. Meanwhile, they are also focusing on improving customer service.
C1 The government is implementing new policies to address climate change. Meanwhile, scientists are researching renewable energy sources.
C2 The artist is preparing for an exhibition. Meanwhile, critics are analyzing the impact of their work on contemporary art.
formal Meanwhile, the company's profits continued to rise steadily.
informal Meanwhile, I'll be finishing up this report for the meeting.
slang Meanwhile, I was just chilling with my friends.
figurative Meanwhile, the seeds of doubt were beginning to sprout in her mind.
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