meanwhile
3
3.2
- noun
- /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/
:
mientras tanto
- The concert starts at 7 PM; in the meanwhile, we'll grab dinner.
So I tried that and in the meanwhile I went to a gardening centre to find other media.
- So I tried that and in the meanwhile I went to a gardening centre to find other media.
Examples
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In the meanwhile, just let me try to help him.
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In the meanwhile, Henry, do us all a favor and don't get worked up, okay?
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But in the meanwhile, you know, you have to cut this design somewhere.
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But in the meanwhile I found this book.
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In the meanwhile, bring the car around.
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In the meanwhile, I want you to get a hold of Jeff and deal with the plane.
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In the meanwhile, everybody, just take care of yourselves and each other.
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In the meanwhile, I'm learning to fly.
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In the meanwhile, don't let this thing run your life.
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In the meanwhile, how about buying you and Dobbs a drink for the road?
Synonyms
589
2.5
The time between two events
381
3.1
A period of time between two events
87
2.3
A pause in an activity or event
31
5.4
The time between one event and the next
7
6.7
A short break that interrupts or is different from what comes before and after
4
3.3
A period between two events that you can measure
1
3.4
Time that passes between two events
1
3.4
A period of time between a start and an end
How Long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Meanwhile as a noun uses the same parts: mean ('middle') and while ('time'), so it simply means the 'time between' two events.