Definition
meanwhile
adverb
- at the same time
- in the time between two events or while something else is happening
Examples
- I’ll start dinner. Meanwhile, you can set the table.
- The meeting was delayed. Meanwhile, we worked on other projects.
- She studied for her exam, meanwhile her brother watched TV.
- The storm approached the coast. Meanwhile, residents prepared for evacuation.
- He searched for his keys. Meanwhile, his wife waited in the car.
- The company expanded overseas. Meanwhile, domestic sales remained strong.