Meanwhile vs. Meantime
Meanwhile
Definition
Meanwhile is an adverb used to indicate something happening at the same time as something else.
Meantime
Definition
Meantime is a noun that refers to the time between two events or during a particular period.
Example
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I was cooking dinner; meanwhile, my kids were playing outside.
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She was studying for her exam; meanwhile, her friends were at a concert.
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I decided to take a nap; meanwhile, the laundry was still running.
Example
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The meeting is scheduled for next week; in the meantime, please review the documents.
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We are waiting for the report to be finished; in the meantime, let's work on the presentation.
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The new software will be available soon; until then, we will use the old version in the meantime.
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