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meanwhile |
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(adverb) |
| Phonetic |
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ |
| Example |
- bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
- the storm is expected to move north today. concerns are mounting meanwhile for a missing surfer.
- the doctor will see you again next week. meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
- i will put an information pack together and send it to you. meanwhile, here are some links to useful websites.
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meanwhile(adverb)/ˈmiːnwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/- while something else is happening
- Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
- The storm is expected to move north today. Concerns are mounting meanwhile for a missing surfer.
Extra Examples- She stopped to take one last snapshot. Meanwhile, back at the camp, cook had dinner ready and waiting.
- He had taken a train to Rome via Bologna. Meanwhile, back in London, police raided the flat where his wife lived.
- in the period of time between two times or two events
- The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
- I will put an information pack together and send it to you. Meanwhile, here are some links to useful websites.
- used to compare two aspects of a situation
- Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.
Word Origin- late Middle English: from mean (noun) + while.
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