Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-meanwhile
adverbial phrase
/ɪn ðəˈmiːnˌwaɪl/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to a time period between two events, specifically suggesting what is happening in the interim.
Examples
- She was cooking dinner; in-the-meanwhile, he set the table.
- In-the-meanwhile, the children played outside, waiting for dinner to be ready.
- He worked on his project; in the meanwhile, she arranged the meeting.
Meaning
During the time that something else is happening.
Synonyms
- meanwhile
- in the meantime
- at the same time
