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Word: Meanwhile
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from mean+ while
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmiːnwʌɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in the intervening period of time
Short Definition:in intervening period of time
Examples:- meanwhile, I will give you a prescription for some pills
Definition:
on the other hand
Short Definition:on other hand
Examples:- he has said little, meanwhile, about how he plans to live his life
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