Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'meanwhile' to link two separate actions happening at the same time, often highlighting a contrast between different locations or people.
- Use 'meanwhile' as a transition between two independent sentences, usually followed by a comma: 'He cooked. Meanwhile, she worked.'
- Distinguish from 'while'; 'meanwhile' is an adverb, whereas 'while' is a subordinating conjunction used within a single sentence.
- Use it to show contrast: 'The city thrived. Meanwhile, the rural areas suffered from neglect and underinvestment.'
Overview
meanwhile입니다.meanwhile은 시간의 부사(adverb of time)이자 접속 부사(conjunctive adverb)로서, 본질적으로 '두 개의 평행한 사건이나 상태를 연결'하는 기능을 수행합니다. 단순히 '동시에'라는 의미를 전달하는 at the same time과는 결이 다릅니다. meanwhile은 하나의 사건이 진행되는 '그 틈을 타서' 또는 '그와 동시에 다른 공간/관점에서는'이라는 뉘앙스를 풍기며, 서사적 흐름을 전환하거나 대조적인 상황을 부각할 때 강력한 힘을 발휘합니다.meanwhile은 이 모든 의미를 관통하는 독특한 논리적 구조를 가지고 있습니다. 이 가이드에서는 C1 수준의 학습자가 meanwhile을 완벽하게 마스터하여, 전문적인 보고서나 세련된 에세이, 그리고 격식 있는 비즈니스 대화에서 어떻게 이 단어를 활용해 문장의 품격을 높일 수 있는지 심도 있게 다루겠습니다.meanwhile은 문장 내에서 담화 표지(discourse marker)로 작동하며, 두 사건 사이의 시간적 공존성(temporal concomitance)을 알리는 동시에 수사적인 목적을 달성합니다. 문법적으로는 독립된 두 절을 논리적으로 연결하는 접속 부사의 역할을 하며, 위치 선정이 비교적 자유롭지만 주로 절의 도입부에 위치하여 새로운 정보의 시작을 알립니다.meanwhile이 암시하는 시간은 찰나의 순간이 아니라, 일정 기간 지속되는 '기간'입니다. 한국어의 '-는 동안'과 유사하지만, meanwhile은 앞선 문장의 사건이 배경이 되고, 그 배경이 지속되는 동안 발생하는 새로운 사건에 초점을 맞춥니다.- 예:
The research team conducted the primary clinical trials; meanwhile, the legal department prepared the patent applications.
meanwhile을 '한편'으로만 기억하는 경우가 많습니다. 하지만 한국어의 '한편'은 시간적 동시성 없이 단순히 화제를 전환할 때도 쓰이는 반면, 영어의 meanwhile은 반드시 시간적 연결 고리가 존재해야 합니다.- 한국어: «그는 공부를 잘한다. 한편, 운동도 잘한다.» (시간적 겹침 불필요)
- 영어:
He studies hard; meanwhile, his brother plays games.(그가 공부하는 '그 시간 동안' 동생은 게임을 한다는 시간적 대비가 강함)
meanwhile은 두 사건이 같은 시간대(timeframe) 안에 존재한다는 것을 전제로 합니다.meanwhile은 마치 영화의 카메라 워크와 같습니다. 주인공의 행동을 비추다가 '그 시각, 다른 곳에서는'이라는 자막과 함께 화면이 전환되는 느낌을 줍니다. 이러한 기능 덕분에 복잡한 서사를 가진 소설이나 다각도의 분석이 필요한 비즈니스 리포트에서 필수적으로 사용됩니다.meanwhile의 구문론적 위치와 문장 부호는 문장의 논리적 관계를 명확히 하는 데 결정적인 역할을 합니다. C1 수준에서는 특히 세미콜론(;)과 콤마(,)의 올바른 사용이 중요합니다.[절 1]; meanwhile, [절 2]. | The CEO addressed the shareholders; meanwhile, the employees organized a protest. |[문장 1]. Meanwhile, [문장 2]. | The storm intensified. Meanwhile, the rescue team set out for the coast. |[주어], meanwhile, [동사...]. | The marketing team launched the campaign; the sales team, meanwhile, prepared for the surge in orders. |meanwhile 뒤에 콤마를 찍는 것은 이 단어가 접속사가 아닌 부사임을 명시하는 표준 문법입니다.Meanwhile로 시작하는 것은 독자의 주의를 환기하고 장면 전환을 더 극적으로 만듭니다. 긴 호흡의 글에서 호흡을 가다듬을 때 유용합니다.meanwhile은 단순히 '동시 발생'을 넘어 다음과 같은 전략적 상황에서 사용됩니다.- 예:
The protagonist was searching for the hidden key; meanwhile, the antagonist was closing in on his location.
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Luxury department stores reported record-breaking sales; meanwhile, small business owners struggled to pay their monthly rent.
meanwhile은 단순히 시간적 겹침을 넘어 사회적 불균형에 대한 비판적 시각을 담아냅니다.- 예:
The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech; meanwhile, technical assistants worked frantically behind the scenes to fix the lighting.
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The new automation system significantly reduced labor costs; meanwhile, it necessitated a substantial investment in employee retraining.
meanwhile은 반드시 시간적 교집합이 있어야 합니다. 단순히 반대되는 사실을 나열할 때는 however나 on the other hand를 써야 합니다.- Incorrect:
I wanted to be a doctor; meanwhile, I became a teacher ten years later.(10년 후의 일은 시간적으로 겹치지 않으므로meanwhile사용 불가) - Correct:
I wanted to be a doctor; however, I eventually became a teacher. - Correct:
I was studying to be a doctor; meanwhile, I was also working part-time as a teaching assistant.(공부와 아르바이트가 같은 기간에 이루어지므로 가능)
meanwhile을 쓰면 안 됩니다. meanwhile은 '원인과 결과'가 아니라 '독립적인 두 흐름'을 보여줍니다.- Incorrect:
The company went bankrupt; meanwhile, many employees lost their jobs.(실직은 파산의 결과이므로as a result가 적절) - Correct:
The company's headquarters remained closed for investigation; meanwhile, its overseas branches continued their operations.(본사와 해외 지사의 상황이 동시에 따로 흐르고 있으므로 적절)
meanwhile은 접속사가 아니므로 콤마 하나로 두 문장을 이을 수 없습니다.- Incorrect:
The coffee shop was crowded, meanwhile, the library was empty. - Correct:
The coffee shop was crowded; meanwhile, the library was empty.(세미콜론 사용)
meanwhile과 유사한 의미를 지닌 다른 표현들과의 차이점을 명확히 아는 것이 C1 마스터의 핵심입니다.In the meantime은 주로 '특정 시점까지 남은 시간'에 초점을 맞춥니다.- 예:
The results will be out in an hour. In the meantime, let's grab some coffee.(결과가 나올 때까지의 그 비는 시간에 커피를 마시자는 의미) Meanwhile은 두 사건이 대등하게 진행됨을 강조합니다.
While은 접속사로, 뒤에 주어+동사가 바로 옵니다.meanwhile은 부사로, 단독으로 쓰이거나 세미콜론과 함께 쓰입니다.While I was cooking, he was sleeping.(While 사용)I was cooking; meanwhile, he was sleeping.(Meanwhile 사용)
meanwhile을 문장 끝에 써도 되나요?He was working hard. I was just watching Netflix, meanwhile.처럼 쓰이기도 하지만, 격식 있는 글쓰기에서는 문장 앞이나 중간(주어 뒤)에 배치하는 것이 훨씬 자연스럽고 전문적으로 보입니다.
Meanwhile과 Meantime은 교체 가능한가요?in the meantime이 압도적으로 많이 쓰이며 in the meanwhile은 다소 구식 표현입니다. 하지만 접속 부사로 쓰일 때는 반드시 Meanwhile,로 시작해야 합니다. Meantime,으로 문장을 시작하는 것은 현대 영어에서 흔치 않습니다.meanwhile을 너무 자주 쓰면 어색한가요?meanwhile 대신 at the same time이나 concurrently, 혹은 단순히 and를 적절히 섞어 쓰는 것이 좋습니다. 하지만 서로 다른 부서의 업무 진행 상황을 동시에 보고할 때는 이보다 더 좋은 단어는 없습니다.meanwhile이 '반면에'라는 뜻으로 쓰일 때 on the other hand와 어떻게 다른가요?on the other hand는 순수하게 '논리적 대조'에 집중합니다. 시간적 요소가 전혀 없어도 됩니다. 반면 meanwhile은 '그와 동시에 벌어지는 다른 상황'이라는 시간적 배경이 깔려 있어야 합니다. 따라서 사회 현상을 비판하거나 현장감을 살릴 때는 meanwhile이 더 역동적인 느낌을 줍니다.Sentence Placement of 'Meanwhile'
| Position | Punctuation | Effect | Example |
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Sentence Initial
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Period + Meanwhile + Comma
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Standard transition
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The rain fell. Meanwhile, we waited.
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Mid-Sentence (Conjunction)
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Semicolon + Meanwhile + Comma
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Close logical link
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He slept; meanwhile, she worked.
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Parenthetical
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Comma + meanwhile + comma
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Adds a side note
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The plan, meanwhile, was failing.
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Sentence Final
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Comma + meanwhile
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Informal/Emphasis
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They were dancing; I was crying meanwhile.
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Meanings
A conjunctive adverb used to indicate that an action or circumstance is occurring at the same time as another previously mentioned event.
Pure Simultaneity
Two events happening at the exact same time without necessarily implying a relationship other than timing.
“The orchestra began to play. Meanwhile, the stagehands prepared the next set behind the curtain.”
“I was finishing my degree in London. Meanwhile, my brother was starting his first job in New York.”
Contrastive Parallelism
Highlighting the difference between two simultaneous situations, often to show irony or social disparity.
“Luxury car sales are soaring. Meanwhile, the average worker's wage has remained stagnant for a decade.”
“The CEO celebrated the record profits. Meanwhile, hundreds of employees were being laid off.”
Narrative Transition
Moving the reader's attention from one scene to another in a story.
“The hero entered the dragon's lair. Meanwhile, back at the castle, the king was plotting his betrayal.”
“The detectives were busy analyzing the DNA. Meanwhile, the suspect was already boarding a flight to Zurich.”
Reference Table
| 구조 | 용법 | 예시 | 참고 |
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; meanwhile, [clause]
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두 독립절 연결
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He cooked dinner; meanwhile, she set the table.
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격식체, 글쓰기에서 흔함.
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. Meanwhile, [sentence]
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새 문장 시작
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The bus was late. Meanwhile, I called a taxi.
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다용도, 이야기 흐름에 좋음.
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[action], meanwhile [another action]
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덜 흔함, 문장 중간
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The movie started, meanwhile, I grabbed popcorn.
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주의해서 사용, 종종 더 나은 구두점 필요.
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Meanwhile, [clause]
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종속절 시작
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Meanwhile, as the rain poured, we stayed inside.
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암시된 이전 맥락과 연결.
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Contrast (implied)
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동시에 다른 사건
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She studied hard; meanwhile, her friends relaxed.
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대조적인 행동 강조.
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Narrative progression
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여러 줄거리 진행
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The hero fought. Meanwhile, his allies regrouped.
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독자에게 병렬 사건을 계속 알림.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
The department head finalized the budget; meanwhile, the staff prepared the annual report. (Workplace)
The boss was finishing the budget. Meanwhile, the staff were getting the report ready. (Workplace)
The boss was doing the budget. Meanwhile, we were all working on the report. (Workplace)
Boss was grinding on the budget. Meanwhile, we were out here killing the report. (Workplace)
'Meanwhile'의 세계
핵심 기능
- Simultaneity 동시에 일어남
- Temporal Link 시간적으로 사건 연결
문법적 역할
- Adverb 동사/절 수식
- Conjunction 두 절 연결
주요 구조
- Semicolon ; meanwhile, [clause]
- New Sentence . Meanwhile, [sentence]
일반적인 용도
- Narrative 줄거리 진행
- Contrast 대조적인 동시 행동 보여주기
'Meanwhile' vs. 유사 연결어 비교
'Meanwhile'을 사용해야 할까요?
두 가지 사건을 묘사하고 있나요?
두 사건이 동시에 일어나고 있나요?
두 번째 사건으로 초점을 옮기고 싶나요?
'Meanwhile'이 사용되는 곳
격식 있는 상황
- • 보고서
- • 학술 논문
- • 뉴스 기사
- • 업무 이메일
비격식 대화
- • 문자 메시지
- • 소셜 미디어 캡션
- • 카페 대화
- • 게임 채팅
서술적 용도
- • 이야기하기
- • 영화/TV 자막
- • 팟캐스트
- • 개인적인 일화
현대적 맥락
- • 줌 통화
- • 온라인 학습 포럼
- • 배달 앱 업데이트
- • 프로젝트 관리 업데이트
수준별 예문
I am reading a book. Meanwhile, my mom is making dinner.
I am reading a book. Meanwhile, my mom is making dinner.
The sun is hot. Meanwhile, the water is cold.
The sun is hot. Meanwhile, the water is cold.
Tom is playing football. Meanwhile, Sarah is watching.
Tom is playing football. Meanwhile, Sarah is watching.
I am at school. Meanwhile, my dog is at home.
I am at school. Meanwhile, my dog is at home.
The train is arriving now. Meanwhile, the passengers are waiting on the platform.
The train is arriving now. Meanwhile, the passengers are waiting on the platform.
I am working in the office. Meanwhile, my friends are at the beach.
I am working in the office. Meanwhile, my friends are at the beach.
The shop is closed. Meanwhile, the owner is cleaning inside.
The shop is closed. Meanwhile, the owner is cleaning inside.
He is learning English. Meanwhile, his sister is learning French.
He is learning English. Meanwhile, his sister is learning French.
The government promised to lower taxes. Meanwhile, the price of gasoline continues to rise.
The government promised to lower taxes. Meanwhile, the price of gasoline continues to rise.
The main characters were escaping through the back door. Meanwhile, the police were entering through the front.
The main characters were escaping through the back door. Meanwhile, the police were entering through the front.
The company is expanding into Asia. Meanwhile, they are closing several branches in Europe.
The company is expanding into Asia. Meanwhile, they are closing several branches in Europe.
I was trying to fix the computer. Meanwhile, my brother was just making the problem worse.
I was trying to fix the computer. Meanwhile, my brother was just making the problem worse.
The tech industry is seeing unprecedented growth; meanwhile, traditional manufacturing sectors are struggling to adapt.
The tech industry is seeing unprecedented growth; meanwhile, traditional manufacturing sectors are struggling to adapt.
The scientists monitored the volcanic activity from a distance. Meanwhile, the local residents were being evacuated to safety.
The scientists monitored the volcanic activity from a distance. Meanwhile, the local residents were being evacuated to safety.
The film focuses on the lives of the wealthy elite. Meanwhile, it subtly highlights the struggles of the working class in the background.
The film focuses on the lives of the wealthy elite. Meanwhile, it subtly highlights the struggles of the working class in the background.
The software automatically backups your data. Meanwhile, you can proceed with the installation without interruption.
The software automatically backups your data. Meanwhile, you can proceed with the installation without interruption.
The central bank has maintained a hawkish stance on interest rates. Meanwhile, retail investors, undeterred by the risk, continue to pour capital into speculative assets.
The central bank has maintained a hawkish stance on interest rates. Meanwhile, retail investors, undeterred by the risk, continue to pour capital into speculative assets.
The diplomatic talks reached a stalemate in Brussels. Meanwhile, on the border, tensions continued to escalate as military exercises commenced.
The diplomatic talks reached a stalemate in Brussels. Meanwhile, on the border, tensions continued to escalate as military exercises commenced.
The protagonist's internal monologue reveals a deep sense of insecurity. Meanwhile, his outward actions project an image of absolute confidence.
The protagonist's internal monologue reveals a deep sense of insecurity. Meanwhile, his outward actions project an image of absolute confidence.
Urban centers are becoming increasingly congested and expensive. Meanwhile, a counter-trend of 'digital nomadism' is revitalizing previously dying rural villages.
Urban centers are becoming increasingly congested and expensive. Meanwhile, a counter-trend of 'digital nomadism' is revitalizing previously dying rural villages.
The grand narrative of progress often overlooks the marginalized. Meanwhile, in the periphery of these success stories, systemic inequalities are frequently reinforced rather than dismantled.
The grand narrative of progress often overlooks the marginalized. Meanwhile, in the periphery of these success stories, systemic inequalities are frequently reinforced rather than dismantled.
The poet utilizes a rigid sonnet structure to convey order. Meanwhile, the chaotic imagery within the lines serves to subvert that very sense of stability.
The poet utilizes a rigid sonnet structure to convey order. Meanwhile, the chaotic imagery within the lines serves to subvert that very sense of stability.
While the legislation was ostensibly designed to protect consumer privacy, it was, meanwhile, being lobbied against by the very corporations it sought to regulate.
While the legislation was ostensibly designed to protect consumer privacy, it was, meanwhile, being lobbied against by the very corporations it sought to regulate.
The empire's borders were expanding at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, the internal rot of corruption was already beginning to hollow out its core institutions.
The empire's borders were expanding at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, the internal rot of corruption was already beginning to hollow out its core institutions.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'meanwhile' to join two clauses in one sentence, which is a grammar error.
Learners use them interchangeably, but 'in the meantime' is specifically for waiting periods.
'Simultaneously' is more clinical and technical; 'meanwhile' is more narrative.
자주 하는 실수
I am eating meanwhile he is sleeping.
I am eating. Meanwhile, he is sleeping.
Meanwhile I go to school.
I am at home. Meanwhile, my brother goes to school.
I study and meanwhile I listen music.
I study. Meanwhile, I listen to music.
Meanwhile, the sun is hot.
It is winter here. Meanwhile, the sun is hot in Australia.
He was working, meanwhile his wife was shopping.
He was working. Meanwhile, his wife was shopping.
In the meanwhile, we waited.
In the meantime, we waited. / Meanwhile, we waited.
Meanwhile the movie, I ate popcorn.
During the movie, I ate popcorn.
The prices rose while meanwhile the quality fell.
The prices rose. Meanwhile, the quality fell.
The team lost the game; meanwhile they played well.
The team lost the game; however, they played well.
I'll be back in an hour. Meanwhile, have fun.
I'll be back in an hour. In the meantime, have fun.
The legislation was passed, meanwhile, the public remained unaware.
The legislation was passed; meanwhile, the public remained unaware.
The stocks crashed. Meanwhile of this, the gold prices rose.
The stocks crashed. Meanwhile, gold prices rose.
The city was quiet. Meanwhile, in another place, the war continued.
The city was quiet. Meanwhile, the war continued.
He is a doctor, meanwhile his brother is a lawyer.
He is a doctor; his brother, meanwhile, is a lawyer.
문장 패턴
[Person A] is ___. Meanwhile, [Person B] is ___.
The [Noun] [Verb]ed; meanwhile, the [Noun] [Verb]ed.
While the [Subject] [Verb], [Subject], meanwhile, [Verb].
___ is happening. Meanwhile, ___ is also occurring.
Real World Usage
The stock market hit a record high today. Meanwhile, unemployment figures remain concerning.
I'm stuck in a meeting. Meanwhile, my lunch is getting cold on my desk. 😭
I managed the project delivery. Meanwhile, I was also mentoring two junior developers.
You should book the flights. Meanwhile, I'll look for a good hotel.
Me trying to be productive. Meanwhile, my brain: [video of a dancing hamster].
The Enlightenment promoted reason. Meanwhile, the Romantic movement emphasized emotion.
계속 진행 중인 행동을 찾아보세요
Think of it like a split screen on your TV, showing two things at once.
'but'과 헷갈리지 마세요!
세미콜론은 당신의 비밀 병기!
He cooked dinner; meanwhile, she set the table.
영어 글쓰기의 자연스러운 흐름
Smart Tips
Use 'meanwhile' to contrast a positive event with a negative one happening at the same time.
Check if you should be using 'while' instead of 'meanwhile'.
Use 'meanwhile' to compare the performance of different departments or regions.
Use 'meanwhile' to jump between scenes to keep the reader engaged.
발음
Word Stress
The stress is on the first syllable: MEAN-while.
The 'wh' sound
In most modern English dialects, the 'wh' is pronounced as a simple 'w'. In some formal or older dialects (like some Scottish or Southern US), it may be a voiceless 'hw'.
Transition Rise-Fall
Meanwhile, [slight pause] the sun came out.
The pitch rises slightly on 'Mean-' and falls on '-while', followed by a pause to signal a new topic.
암기하기
기억법
M.E.A.N. - Multiple Events At Now.
시각적 연상
Imagine a split-screen in a movie. On the left side, a man is working hard. On the right side, his family is playing at the park. The line in the middle of the screen is the word 'Meanwhile'.
Rhyme
One thing starts, another begins; 'Meanwhile' joins them, and everyone wins!
Story
A chef is frantically cooking a five-course meal in a hot kitchen. Meanwhile, in the dining room, the guests are laughing and sipping expensive wine, completely unaware of the chaos. This contrast shows the power of the word.
Word Web
챌린지
Write three pairs of sentences about your day. In each pair, use 'Meanwhile' to describe what a friend or family member was doing at the same time you were doing your activity.
문화 노트
In UK and US journalism, 'meanwhile' is the 'bread and butter' of news anchors. It is used to transition between unrelated news stories to create a sense of a 'global picture.'
In classic English literature (e.g., Dickens), 'meanwhile' was often used to manage sprawling casts of characters, keeping the reader informed of parallel plots.
Modern internet culture uses 'Meanwhile in [Country Name]' as a meme format to show something stereotypical or bizarre happening in that location.
Derived from Middle English 'meane' (middle/intervening) and 'while' (time).
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What are you doing right now? Meanwhile, what do you think your best friend is doing?
How has your city changed in the last five years? Meanwhile, how has your own life changed?
The world is becoming more digital. Meanwhile, some people are choosing to go 'off-grid.' What is your opinion on this contrast?
In your country, the economy might be doing one thing. Meanwhile, what is happening in the arts or sports world?
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She was studying for her finals; ___, her friends were planning a surprise party.
Find and fix the mistake:
The children played loudly meanwhile their parents tried to relax.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
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8 exercisesWhich of the following is correct?
___ I was walking to the store, I saw a famous actor.
Find and fix the mistake:
The cake is in the oven for 30 minutes; in the meanwhile, let's clean the kitchen.
The sun was setting. The moon was rising.
'The rich get richer. Meanwhile, the poor get poorer.'
A: I'll be in the meeting for two hours. B: Okay. ___, I'll finish the report.
'Meanwhile' can be used as a preposition followed by a noun (e.g., Meanwhile the dinner).
Meanwhile / was / the / cooking / dinner / father / . / Sarah / playing / was / .
Score: /8
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12 exercisesThe software was updating; ___, the user decided to grab a coffee.
She was texting her friends. Meanwhile she walked into a lamp post.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'El sol se puso; mientras tanto, las estrellas comenzaron a aparecer.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the beginning of the sentence with a logical continuation:
The app was downloading a huge update; ___, I browsed social media.
He was jogging meanwhile listening to a podcast.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Mientras tanto, ella preparaba la cena.'
Arrange these words:
Connect the event with what happened 'meanwhile'.
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Yes, it is very common to start a sentence with `Meanwhile` to transition from a previous thought. Just remember to put a comma after it.
It is neutral. It is used in both casual conversation and very formal academic or journalistic writing.
`Simultaneously` is more technical and emphasizes that two things happen at the exact same micro-second. `Meanwhile` is more narrative and often implies a shift in location or focus.
In very casual writing, people sometimes omit the comma, but in standard English, a comma is required after `Meanwhile` when it starts a sentence.
No, it is considered a non-standard error. You should use `in the meantime` or simply `meanwhile`.
No, it can be purely temporal (showing time). However, at advanced levels, it is often chosen specifically to imply a contrast.
Yes, as a parenthetical. For example: 'The project, meanwhile, was falling behind schedule.'
You can use synonyms like `at the same time`, `concurrently`, `in the interim`, or `while` (with a different sentence structure).
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In Other Languages
mientras tanto
English 'meanwhile' is strictly an adverb, while 'mientras' can be a conjunction.
pendant ce temps
French often uses 'en attendant' for 'in the meantime', which is a clearer distinction than in English.
währenddessen / mittlerweile
German word order changes after 'währenddessen' (verb-second rule), whereas English does not.
その間に (sono aida ni) / 一方で (ippou de)
Japanese often requires two different words depending on whether the focus is time or contrast.
في هذه الأثناء (fi hadhihi al-athna')
Arabic usage is almost exclusively formal, whereas 'meanwhile' can be informal.
与此同时 (yǔ cǐ tóng shí)
Chinese often places this at the very beginning of the sentence, similar to English.
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