meanwhile
pronunciation
How to pronounce meanwhile in British English:
UK [ˈmiːnwaɪl]
How to pronounce meanwhile in American English:
US [ˈmiːnwaɪl]
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- Adverb:
- at the same time but in another place
- during the intervening time
Word Origin
- meanwhile (n.)
- also mean while, mid-14c., from mean (adj.2) "middle, intermediate" + while (n.). Late 14c. as an adverb.
Example
- 1. Regulatory upheaval , meanwhile , is only getting started .
- 2. Meanwhile , fears of syrian reprisals are totally overblown .
- 3. Meanwhile , ebay is getting into the game as well .
- 4. Delance 's rufer , meanwhile , is worried . "
- 5. Meanwhile this much can be said : according to idc ...