Meanwhile

Synonyms of meanwhile

• while
• in the meantime
• in the interim

Antonyms of meanwhile

• simultaneously
• together
• concurrently

Collocations of meanwhile

meanwhile, back

Frequency: 70 %

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the cowboys were preparing for the rodeo.

meanwhile, in

Frequency: 60 %

Meanwhile, in the city, protests were taking place against the new law.

meanwhile, while

Frequency: 55 %

Meanwhile, while she was studying for her exam, her friends were out partying.

meanwhile, during

Frequency: 50 %

Meanwhile, during the meeting, she received an important phone call.

meanwhile, at

Frequency: 45 %

Meanwhile, at the airport, flights were delayed due to bad weather.

Idiomatic Expressions for meanwhile

• Phrase: meanwhile back at the ranch
  Meaning: used humorously to indicate a return to a previous topic or situation
  Usage: We've discussed the budget, the schedule, and the resources. Meanwhile back at the ranch, we still haven't decided on a location.