meanwhile

adverb B1

Meaning

Meanwhile means "at the same time" and is used to talk about two things happening together.
💡 A common mistake is using "meanwhile" at the beginning of a sentence without a clear connection to the previous sentence.

Example Sentences

I cooked dinner ; meanwhile , my sister set the table .
I did not finish my work ; meanwhile , my friends relaxed .
I will cook dinner ; meanwhile , you can set the table .
What are you doing meanwhile I finish my work ?

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