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[sentence adverb]1 while something else is happening : 
Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.
Cook the sauce over a medium heat until it thickens. Meanwhile start boiling the water for the pasta.2 also in the meanwhile in the period of time between two events : The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated. I knew I wouldn't get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn't sure what to do in the meanwhile.
The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated.I knew I wouldn't get my exam results for several weeks, and I wasn't sure what to do in the meanwhile.3 used to compare two things, especially if they are completely different and are happening at the same time : The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall.
The incomes of male professionals went up by almost 80%. Meanwhile, part-time women workers saw their earnings fall.