meanwhile
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Pronunciation[change]
Adverb[change]
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- (sentence adverb) You use meanwhile to introduce a new topic happening at the same time as the old topic.
- Sutton Coldfield won 2-0 away at Chelmsford. Meanwhile, Hightown were 3-0 winners against Clifton.
- International students are here only to study English. Meanwhile, many immigrant students must also work and take care of their families.
Noun[change]
Plural |
- (uncountable) The meanwhile is the time between two things.
- Police are checking his story. In the meanwhile, he remains in jail.