Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening.
Bake the aubergines till soft. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy pan.
Kate turned to beckon Peter across from the car, but Bill waved him back, meanwhilepushing Kate inside.
2. adverb
Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events.
You needn't worry; I'll be ready to greet them. Meanwhile I'm off to discuss theFowler's party with Felix.
See in the meanwhile
3. adverb
You use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, especially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned.
Almost four million households are in debt to their energy company. Meanwhile, suppliersprofits have doubled.
More Synonyms of meanwhile
meanwhile in British English
(ˈmiːnˌwaɪl)
adverb
1.
during the intervening time or period
2.
at the same time, esp in another place
noun
3. another word for meantime
Examples of 'meanwhile' in a sentence
meanwhile
Meanwhile, heat the grill to hot.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan or frying pan over a high heat.
The Sun (2016)
Meanwhile, another new ship's maiden voyage has been announced.
The Sun (2017)
At the centre of the perfectly serviceable murder mystery, meanwhile, stood another woman in distress.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Meanwhile heat the milk and crème fraîche in a saucepan.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Meanwhile another day of split aims faces me.
Admiral Sandy Woodward, With Patrick Robinson ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)
Meanwhile ask about doing some voluntary work locally.
The Sun (2008)
Get that sorted first - and meanwhile just be friends with your friend.
The Sun (2009)
Meanwhile heat a large non-stick frying pan on the hob.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Meanwhile, another team at the university has found a different way to attack dental bacteria.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan.
The Sun (2011)
Meanwhile, another expert claims standing up is as good a workout as sweating in the gym.
The Sun (2008)
Meanwhile, ask your trader why he or she needs you to invest in that business.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Meanwhile, another big name in the industry plans to reopen an old mine.
The Sun (2006)
Meanwhile he's asked me to open a joint bank account so he can put savings into it.
The Sun (2009)
Meanwhile, just one in five young women live with their parents compared with one in three young men.
The Sun (2015)
Meanwhile, just four in ten think there will come a time when women and men are paid the same.
The Sun (2016)
Towns, meanwhile, will always need centres.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Luton, meanwhile, always looked capable of causing a huge shock.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
meanwhile
British English: meanwhile /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/ ADVERB
Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events, or while an event is happening.
Take the dish out of the oven and leave to cool. Meanwhile, whip the cream lightly.
American English: meanwhile
Arabic: فِي خِلَالِ ذَلِكَ
Brazilian Portuguese: entretanto
Chinese: 同时
Croatian: u međuvremenu
Czech: mezitím
Danish: imens
Dutch: ondertussen
European Spanish: entretanto
Finnish: sillä välin
French: pendant ce temps
German: mittlerweile
Greek: στο μεταξύ
Italian: nel frattempo
Japanese: その間に
Korean: 그 동안에
Norwegian: så lenge
Polish: tymczasem
European Portuguese: por enquanto
Romanian: deocamdată
Russian: между тем
Latin American Spanish: entretanto
Swedish: under tiden
Thai: ขณะที่
Turkish: o sırada
Ukrainian: тим часом
Vietnamese: trong lúc đó
Chinese translation of 'meanwhile'
meanwhile
(ˈmiːnwaɪl)
adv
同时(時) (tóngshí)
(adverb)
Definition
during the intervening period
I'll be here when they arrive. Meanwhile I've got some shopping to do.