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Meanwhile, in January 1999, FDA rescinded its compliance policy guide that had regulated third-party servicers of medical devices.
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.
Helping him to do so, meanwhile, is Proteus' feisty betrothed, Marina, who gives as good as she gets in helping to ensure Sinbad doesn't stray from his path, while winning over the respect of his crew.
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.
