Meanwhile

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/

Meanwhile (adverb)

  1. During the same period of time as something else is happening.
  2. Used to compare two different situations happening at the same time.

Examples

  • She cooked dinner; meanwhile, he set the table.
  • The kids played outside; meanwhile, the adults chatted inside.

Common collocations: meanwhile, continue, meanwhile, focus, meanwhile, however, meanwhile, on the other hand