meanwhile
beginnerA2/ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/ · mean-while
during the intervening time; at the same time.
Meanings
during the intervening time; at the same time.
درمیان وقت میں؛ اسی وقت.
درمیان
darmiyan
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Common Collocations
- meanwhile announcement
- meanwhile solutions
- meanwhile activities
Example Sentences
I was cooking dinner; meanwhile, my husband was cleaning the house.
میں رات کا کھانا بنا رہی تھی؛ اسی دوران، میرے شوہر گھر صاف کر رہے تھے.
main raat ka khana bana rahi thi; isi dauran, mere shohar ghar saaf kar rahe the.
We waited for the train; meanwhile, we enjoyed our snacks.
ہم ٹرین کا انتظار کر رہے تھے؛ اس دوران، ہم نے اپنے ناشتوں کا لطف اٹھایا.
hum train ka intezar kar rahe the; is dauran, humne apne nashton ka lutf uthaya.
The report was being written; meanwhile, the team was preparing for a presentation.
رپورٹ لکھی جا رہی تھی؛ اسی دوران، ٹیم پیشکش کے لئے تیاری کر رہی تھی.
report likhi ja rahi thi; isi dauran, team peshkash ke liye tayyari kar rahi thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mean' time - what’s happening in the meantime.
Visualize a clock ticking while two events are occurring at the same time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "menwhile" — in the meantime
First known use: 14th century
The word 'meanwhile' evolved from the combination of 'mean' meaning 'intermediate' and 'while' indicating 'time'.