meanwhile vs meantime
Definitions
noun
- the time between one event, process, or period and another
adverb
- at the same time but in another place
- during the intervening time
Examples
Meanwhile, the sister is trying to maintain standards and dignity, washing her clothes and covering her body.
The blogosphere, meanwhile, is beginning to show signs of commercial acumen: "Lots of bloggers, over time, make a good living – perhaps a couple of hundred thousand dollars a year from advertising.
Brush the aubergines with oil, add salt and pepper, and bake till soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan.
Definitions
noun
- the time between one event, process, or period and another
adverb
- during the intervening time
Examples
In the meantime Esco workers will be stuck with a bad deal.
In the meantime, though, he hopes to see more work to bridge this scientific gap.
In the meantime, managing without a steady income is providing a stern test of her financial acumen.
