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1meanwhile

noun mean·while \ˈmēn-ˌhwī(-ə)l, -ˌwī(-ə)l\

Definition of MEANWHILE

:  meantime
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First Known Use of MEANWHILE

14th century

2meanwhile

adverb

: at or during the same time : in the meantime

Full Definition of MEANWHILE

1
:  during the intervening time
2
:  at the same time
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First Known Use of MEANWHILE

14th century

Rhymes with MEANWHILE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, lifestyle, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial
MEANWHILE Defined for Kids

1meanwhile

noun mean·while \ˈmēn-ˌhwīl, -ˌwīl\

Definition of MEANWHILE for Kids

:  1meantime

2meanwhile

adverb

Definition of MEANWHILE for Kids

1
:  2meantime
2
:  at the same time

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