Meanwhile
9 lettersadverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
During the intervening period of time, or at the same time as something else is happening. It is used to connect two simultaneous or sequential events.
“I prepared dinner; meanwhile, my husband set the table.”
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Contains WHILE pattern; common adverb with straightforward spelling
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Worth 14 points; the W (4 points) and H (4 points) provide good value
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