Definition of meanwhile

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  • meanwhile is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • meanwhile is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • meanwhile is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of meanwhile

  • the time between one event, process, or period and another (noun)

    Examples

    1. meanwhile the socialists are running the government

    Synonyms

    1. interim
    2. lag
    3. meantime
  • during the intervening time (adverb)

    Examples

    1. meanwhile I will not think about the problem

    Synonyms

    1. in the meantime
    2. meantime

See definition of meanwhile in Merriam Webster