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Definition meanwhile in American English

meanwhile adverb

adverb
/ˈminˌwaɪl/
1

from now until a time or event in the future

Example

The hurricane will reach the island this evening. Meanwhile, residents are being evacuated.

Synonyms and related words
since meanwhile henceforth
2

at the same time

Example

He accepted money from investors and was meanwhile spending it on luxury cruises.

Synonyms and related words
when while simultaneous
3

used for emphasizing the difference between two situations

Example

You throw food away, and meanwhile children are starving all over the world.

Synonyms and related words
difference contrast distinction
Definition meanwhile in American English