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meanwhile (oh)



while something else is happening
::Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.
also in the meanwhile
in the period of time between two events
::The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated.
::I knew I wouldn't get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn't sure what to do in the meanwhile.
used to compare two things, especially if they are completely different and are happening at the same time
::The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall.