Meanwhilst: meaning, definitions and examples
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meanwhilst
[ ˈmiːnwaɪlst ]
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.
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.
See also: demean, demeaning, mean, meaningless, meanly, meanness, means, meant, meantime, meanwhile.