Meanwhile

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period

At the same time; in the intervening period.

Example Sentences

She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.

She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table.

Synonyms

meantime, at the same time, simultaneously, in the meantime, concurrently

Entry 1

meantime, at the same time, simultaneously

Entry 2

at the same time, simultaneously, in the meantime, concurrently

Antonyms

later, afterwards, subsequently

Entry 1

later, afterwards, subsequently

Entry 2

afterwards, later

Collocations

meanwhile back, meanwhile elsewhere, meanwhile at home, and meanwhile

Entry 1

meanwhile back, meanwhile elsewhere

Entry 2

meanwhile back, meanwhile at home, and meanwhile