meanwhile

/ˈmiːnhwaɪl/

noun

The time between two events.

Examples :

"While I was waiting for the bus, the meanwhile was quite long. "

time essential

adverb

During the time that something is happening.

Examples :

"While I was studying for my exam, my brother was playing video games; meanwhile, my sister was doing her homework. "

time event essential

adverb

At the same time, but elsewhere.

Examples :

"While Sarah was studying at home, her brother was playing video games meanwhile. "

time situation essential

adverb

In contrast or opposed to aspects previously mentioned.

Examples :

"My sister was studying hard for her exams, meanwhile, I was playing video games. "

time now essential

Meanings

Examples :

"While I was waiting for the bus, the meanwhile was quite long. "

Examples :

"While I was studying for my exam, my brother was playing video games; meanwhile, my sister was doing her homework. "

Examples :

"While Sarah was studying at home, her brother was playing video games meanwhile. "

Examples :

"My sister was studying hard for her exams, meanwhile, I was playing video games. "

Related Words

homework noun

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

mentioned verb

To make a short reference to something.

happening verb

To occur or take place.

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

between noun

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

playing verb

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

waiting verb

To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

elsewhere noun

A place other than here.

brother noun

Son of the same parents as another person.

contrast noun

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

previously adverb

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.