meanwhile
Translation
meanwhile, in the meantime
Examples
I'll do the washing-up. Meanwhile, you can dry the dishes.
I'll do the dishes. Meanwhile, you can dry them.
The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, let's get a coffee.
The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, let's get a coffee.
Grammar Patterns
((sentence clause)). Meanwhile, ((sentence clause)). used to link two parallel events I'll do the washing-up. Meanwhile, you can dry the dishes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in the meantime, at the same time
Etymology
From 'mean' (middle, intermediate) + 'while' (a period of time). It literally means 'in the intervening time'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you're waiting for something. What are you doing 'in the mean time'? You're doing it 'meanwhile'.