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Definition of meanwhile adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

meanwhile

adverb
 
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
 
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
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  1. (also informal meantime)
    while something else is happening
    • Leave the cake to cool completely. Meanwhile, make the topping.
    • The storm is expected to move north today. Concerns are mounting meanwhile for a missing surfer.
    Extra Examples
    • She stopped to take one last snapshot. Meanwhile, back at the camp, cook had dinner ready and waiting.
    • He had taken a train to Rome via Bologna. Meanwhile, back in London, police raided the flat where his wife lived.
  2. (also informal meantime)
    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.
    • I will put an information pack together and send it to you. Meanwhile, here are some links to useful websites.
  3. used to compare two aspects of a situation
    • Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.
  4. Word Originlate Middle English: from mean (noun) + while.
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