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Meaning of meanwhile
The primary meaning of "meanwhile" is to indicate that something is happening at the same time as something else.
Etymology of meanwhile
The word "meanwhile" originated from the Old English words "mean" (middle) and "hwile" (time, while), with the modern spelling emerging in Middle English
Historically, the word was used to indicate a period of time between events or to describe something happening at the same time as something else
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is happening at the same time as something else
- * Used to indicate a period of time between events
Usage Examples
- The company will release a new product next year, meanwhile, they are focusing on marketing their current lineup
- * The team is working on a new project, meanwhile, the manager is attending a conference
Antonyms
afterwards
later
subsequently
then
next
following
succeeding
after
subsequently
later on
at a later time
at a later date
eventually
ultimately
in the end
finally
lastly
thereafter
thence
thenceforth
hence
henceforth