The meaning of MEANWHILE is the time before something happens or before a specified period ends : meantime. How to use meanwhile in a sentence. Meantime vs. Meanwhile

We'll buy you some shorts this weekend, but meanwhile you'll just have to wear your long pants. The boys are still getting the mats out so, meanwhile, let's do some warm-up exercises.

Meanwhile means in or during the time between the current time and the time when something else happens, as in Our guests will arrive in about an hour—meanwhile, let’s get the food ready.

Definition of meanwhile adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. During or in the intervening time: Meanwhile, life goes on. 2. At the same time: The court is deliberating; meanwhile, we must be patient.

Meanwhile means in the period of time between two events. You needn't worry; I'll be ready to greet them. Meanwhile, I'm off to discuss the Fowlers' party with Felix.

mean•while (mēn′ hwīl′, -wīl′), n. meantime. adv. in the intervening time; during the interval. at the same time: Meanwhile, the others were back home enjoying themselves.