Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe an action or event happening at the same time as another but in a different location.
Meanwhile
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Meanwhile great events were taking place in Europe.
In the meanwhile Samuel Griffiths had returned to Lycurgus.
Meanwhile the tap came again.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old English term meen, meaning common or in the meantime, combined with whil from while, meaning period of time. First known use in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
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