Simple meaning
What does Meanwhile mean?
Meanwhile means at the same time.
Dictionary definition
Meanwhile shows that another action happens at the same time.
Example sentences
Meanwhile in a sentence
easy
I used meanwhile to connect two ideas in my sentence.
medium
In the reading passage, meanwhile showed how one idea related to the next.
hard
Using meanwhile in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
Synonyms
Words like Meanwhile
at the same timeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
in the meantimeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
simultaneouslyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
afterwardHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
beforehandHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Meanwhile word family
Base word
meanwhile
adverb
meanwhile
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does meanwhile do in a sentence?
MEANWHILE means meanwhile means at the same time.
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