meanwhile
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adverb B1- 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.
- During an intervening time; from now until a future time. · We’re going on holiday next month; meanwhile, keep working on the project.
- In contrast to aspects previously mentioned. · Some songs on the album are beautiful. Meanwhile, others are quite forgettable.
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Meanwhile, please send by messenger, to await return at Baker Street, a complete list of all foreign spies or international agents known to be in England, with full address.—Sherlock.
Help would soon come, but meanwhile her position was a very uncomfortable one.
In the meanwhile” (the king here detached the cross of the Legion of Honor which he usually wore over his blue coat, near the cross of St.
Lazare, and gave it to Villefort)—“in the meanwhile take this cross.”
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