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meanwhile

 adverb
     
mean‧while W2 [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.
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.
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.
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