meanwhile

🇬🇧 UK/'mi:nhwail/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kB1

Definitions

adv.

At the same time or during the intervening period; in contrast to what was previously mentioned.

与此同时;在此期间

n.

The time between two events.

其间;间隔时间

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
meanwhileother
=meanwhile

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She studied for the exam while meanwhile her friend played video games.

  • 2.

    Back home, meanwhile, the family was preparing dinner for her arrival.

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