the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
Used in a Sentence
meanwhile
How to use meanwhile in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for meanwhile.
Editorial note
So I just gave up and copy-pasted the text into the little Facebook comment box, arguing meanwhile with Facebook about what the goddamn enter key means.
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Quick take
the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of meanwhile gathered in one view.
at the same time but in another place; "meanwhile, back at the ranch..."
during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for meanwhile.
noun
the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
adverb
at the same time but in another place; "meanwhile, back at the ranch..."
adverb
during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified"
See also: meantime
Example sentences
So I just gave up and copy-pasted the text into the little Facebook comment box, arguing meanwhile with Facebook about what the goddamn enter key means.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use meanwhile in a sentence?
So I just gave up and copy-pasted the text into the little Facebook comment box, arguing meanwhile with Facebook about what the goddamn enter key means.
What does meanwhile mean?
the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
What part of speech is meanwhile?
meanwhile is commonly used as noun, adverb.