Meantime, ad interim, at the same time, and concurrently are all synonyms for meanwhile. Afterward and subsequently are antonyms of meanwhile. And here are 22 another word for meanwhile.
1. for now
2. at the same time
The noun "meanwhile" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 8 letters, 1 synonym with 9 letters, 1 synonym with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 4 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 22 letters, for a total of 19 synonyms.
She worked hard; meanwhile, he relaxed.
The meeting started; meanwhile, I waited.
They played outside; meanwhile, it rained.
The kids studied; meanwhile, parents cooked.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| White | Healthy, ruddy, tanned, black | Colourless, unpigmented |
| Demeanor | Behavior, conduct | Manner, air |
| Agile | Clumsy, stiff, slow, dull | Nimble, lithe |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Philosophy | Ignorance, thoughtlessness | Beliefs, credo |
| Volatile | Stable, constant | Evaporative, vaporous |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |
| Measure | Fall short, fall short of | Take the measurements of, calculate |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Chill | Warmth, friendliness | Coldness, chilliness |
| Hill | Valley, depression | High ground, rising ground |
| Milestone | Setback, triviality | Landmark, achievement |
| Hostile | Friendly, mild | Antagonistic, aggressive |
| Dilemma | Solution, certainty | Quandary, predicament |
| Versatile | Inflexible, limited | Adaptable, flexible |
| Fragile | Sound, durable | Breakable, easily broken |
| Clean | Dirty, filthy | Washed, scrubbed |
| Smile | Frown, scowl | Grin, beam |
| Privilege | Disadvantage, burden | Advantage, right |
| Detailed | General, brief | Comprehensive, full |
| Meaningful | Meaningless, inconsequential | Significant, relevant |
| Automobile | Bicycle, public transportation | Car, vehicle |
| While | Instantly, momentarily | Time, spell |
| Which | This, that | That , in particular that |