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MEANWHILE
meanwhile, meantime, in the meantime
(adverb) during the intervening time; “meanwhile I will not think about the problem”; “meantime he was attentive to his other interests”; “in the meantime the police were notified”
meanwhile
(adverb) at the same time but in another place; “meanwhile, back at the ranch...”
interim, meantime, meanwhile, lag
(noun) the time between one event, process, or period and another; “meanwhile the socialists are running the government”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
meanwhile (plural meanwhiles)
The time between two events.
Synonyms
• between-time, meantime; see also interim
Adverb
meanwhile (not comparable)
During the time that something is happening.
At the same time, but elsewhere.
Synonyms
• (during the time): in the meantime, meanwhilst, the while
• (at the same time but elsewhere): in the meantime, meantime, meanwhilst
Anagrams
• main wheel, mainwheel
Source: Wiktionary
Mean"time`, Mean"while`, n.
Definition: The intervening time; as, in the meantime (or mean time).
Mean"time`, Mean"while`, adv.
Definition: In the intervening time; during the interval.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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