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meanwhile in Malay

sementara itu

/ˈmiːnwaɪl/

meanwhile in Malay: sementara itu, pada masa yang sama. In English, meanwhile means the time between two events.

Malay words for meanwhile

during the intervening time
sementara itu, pada masa yang sama

English meaning of meanwhile

  1. noun The time between two events.
  2. adverb During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
  3. adverb During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
  4. adverb In contrast to aspects previously mentioned.

Full definition of meanwhile

meanwhile in a sentence

  • There was a party going on downstairs. Meanwhile, I was reading a book.
  • We’re going on holiday next month; meanwhile, keep working on the project.
  • Some songs on the album are beautiful. Meanwhile, others are quite forgettable.

Synonyms of meanwhile

All synonyms of meanwhile

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Questions about meanwhile in Malay

What is the meaning of meanwhile in Malay?
Meanwhile in Malay is sementara itu, pada masa yang sama.
Apakah maksud meanwhile dalam bahasa Melayu?
Meanwhile: sementara itu, pada masa yang sama.
What does meanwhile mean in English?
Meanwhile means the time between two events.

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