Meanwhilst: meaning, definitions and examples

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meanwhilst

[ ˈmiːnwaɪlst ]

^{Context #1}

in the meantime

At the same time; meanwhile. Used to indicate that something is happening at the same time as something else.

Synonyms

at the same time, in the meantime, meanwhile

Examples of usage

He was asleep; meanwhile, the others were working.
She continued to write; meanwhile, he went out for a walk.

^{Context #2}

while

At the same time as; while.

Synonyms

as, during, while

Examples of usage

He was talking on the phone, whilst she was cooking dinner.
The children were playing in the garden, whilst their parents were inside.

Translations

Translations of the word "meanwhilst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enquanto isso

🇮🇳 इस बीच

🇩🇪 in der Zwischenzeit

🇮🇩 sementara itu

🇺🇦 тим часом

🇵🇱 w międzyczasie

🇯🇵 その間に

🇫🇷 pendant ce temps

🇪🇸 mientras tanto

🇹🇷 bu arada

🇰🇷 그 동안

🇸🇦 في هذه الأثناء

🇨🇿 mezitím

🇸🇰 medzitým

🇨🇳 与此同时

🇸🇮 medtem

🇮🇸 á meðan

🇰🇿 осы уақытта

🇬🇪 ამასობაში

🇦🇿 bu arada

🇲🇽 mientras tanto

Word origin

The word 'meanwhilst' originated from Middle English 'meane' (mean) and 'whiles' (while). It has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved into the modern form 'meanwhile'. The usage of 'meanwhilst' has declined over time, with 'meanwhile' becoming the more commonly used term in contemporary English.