Synonyms of meanwhile
9 similar words
Another word for meanwhile is between-time. Other synonyms of meanwhile are meantime, in the meantime, meanwhilst, the while and until then.
Synonyms and similar words for meanwhile
nounThe time between two events.
- between-timeThe period or time between two events; interim; meantime; meanwhile.
- meantimeThe time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
adverbDuring the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
- in the meantimeMeanwhile.
- meanwhilstMeanwhile.
- the whileAt the same time; during that period; meanwhile.
adverbDuring an intervening time; from now until a future time.
- until then
- for nowAt the moment (suggesting a deferral of the likelihood of change).
adverbIn contrast to aspects previously mentioned.
- at the same timeOverlapping or coinciding in duration.
- on the other handFrom another point of view.
Meaning of meanwhile
- noun The time between two events.
- adverb During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
- adverb During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
meanwhile in other languages
Questions about synonyms of meanwhile
- What is another word for meanwhile?
- Meanwhile has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as between-time, meantime, in the meantime, meanwhilst, the while, until then, for now and at the same time.
- What does meanwhile mean?
- Meanwhile means the time between two events.
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