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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
See meanwhile defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of MEANWHILE
14th century
MEANWHILE Defined for Kids
1meanwhile
noun mean·while \ˈmēn-ˌhwīl, -ˌwīl\
Definition of MEANWHILE for Kids
2meanwhile
adverb
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