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MEANWHILE

(noun, adverb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Meanwhile.

Meanwhile - as a noun

The time between one event, process, or period and another

Example: "Meanwhile the socialists are running the government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interimlagmeantime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intervaltime interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Meanwhile - as an adverb

At the same time but in another place

Example: "Meanwhile, back at the ranch..."

During the intervening time

Example: "Meanwhile i will not think about the problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in the meantimemeantime

Example Sentences

"I prepared dinner, meanwhile, my sister cleaned the living room."
"The dog was barking loudly; meanwhile, the cat slept peacefully."
"John was studying hard for his exams; meanwhile, his friends were out partying."
"She was working on her presentation; meanwhile, her colleagues were already on lunch break."
"The rain poured heavily; meanwhile, people rushed to find shelters."
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Word Game Points

Is MEANWHILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meanwhile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MEANWHILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is MEANWHILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, meanwhile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MEANWHILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is MEANWHILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, meanwhile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MEANWHILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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