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ˈmiːnwaɪl Adverb Bre Bob Spent Fifteen Months Yacht

Word meanwhile
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈmiːnwaɪl / NAmE / ˈmiːnwaɪl /
Example
  • bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
  • the doctor will see you again next week. meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
  • stress can be extremely damaging to your health. exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.
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meanwhile

(adverb)BrE / ˈmiːnwaɪl / NAmE / ˈmiːnwaɪl /
  1. while something else is happening
    • Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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