Synonyms for meanwhile
- noun
- adverb
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Adverb
1. Awhile — during the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place
the while, awhile, meanwhilst dated
Definitions
- n. 1
The time between two events.
- adv. 1
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
There was a party going on downstairs. Meanwhile, I was reading a book.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- meanwhiles → interims, lags, between times…
Example sentences
- lag Actually, I still haven't gotten over my jet lag.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| meanwhile | steady | |
| lag | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- lag1
- 6 letters
- awhile2
- 7 letters
- interim3
- 10 letters
- meanwhilst
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (awhile2 = 2 syllables).