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Answer for the clue "At the same time ", 9 letters:
meanwhile

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Word definitions for meanwhile in dictionaries

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
also mean while , mid-14c., from mean (adj.2) "middle, intermediate" + while (n.). Late 14c. as an adverb.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adv. at the same time but in another place; "meanwhile, back at the ranch..." during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" [syn: ...

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
" Meanwhile " is the series finale of the animated science-fiction television series Futurama . The episode premiered on September 4, 2013, on Comedy Central , along with a talk show special called Futurama Live that was aired prior to and following the ...

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adverb EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ Jim went to answer the phone. Meanwhile , Pete started to prepare lunch. ▪ Leave the vegetables to simmer, and meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil. ▪ People keep complaining about the service at hospitals, ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. 1 During the time (that something is happening). 2 At the same time, but elsewhere. n. The time between two events.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Meantime \Mean"time`\, Meanwhile \Mean"while`\, n. The intervening time; as, in the meantime (or mean time).

Usage examples of meanwhile.

My friend, who in the meanwhile had been observing him with curiosity, conceiving him to be a foreigner, inquired in the course of the evening who he was, remarking that he had never seen a man with such a Cain-like mark on the forehead before, alluding to that singular scowl which struck me so forcibly when I first saw him, and which appears to have made a stronger impression upon me than it did upon many others.

He wanted to before, but now that someone jumps off the starting high-flier and shouts his name plus his super annuated rank to the ends of the world, the meanwhile alderman and sharpshooter Heinrich Osterhues has lost all inclination and wants only to make himself scarce.

Meanwhile, the children, Fox and Oriole, had made friends with the Antelope children, and soon they were all playing together.

The chronically hoarse Herr Haseloff, who had escaped from the Amselian snow man, had meanwhile be come a ballet master in Berlin.

Meanwhile we began to grow strong, for many joined us therein who had fled from their tyrants of the good towns and the manors of the baronage, and at last in the third year naught would please my lord but we must enter into the Kingdom of the Tower, and raise his banner in the wealthy land, and the fair cities.

In the meanwhile de Batz had made himself as much at home in this uncomfortable room as he possibly could.

Meanwhile Theresa Joyce, who was likewise bedrenched and weary, found a seat in the opposite corner, where her nearest neighbours were Ody Rafferty, and her niece-in-law, Mrs.

Meanwhile, Sir John Bellamy was being examined in court, and, notwithstanding the almost aggressive innocence of his appearance, he was not having a very good time.

Meanwhile, my dear Bernard, be as happy as your brilliant talents should properly make you, and believe me yours ever, G.

Qwilleran asked intelligent questions about the blunger, pug mill, and filter press, meanwhile keeping an eye on Koko and a firm hand on the leash.

Meanwhile Severn, with old newspapers, candle ends, twigs, branchlets, tried to make a fire in the small grate.

Some day, if Brat had anything to do with it, Timber was going to feel very small indeed, but meanwhile let Simon have at his command every jot of that lordly assurance.

In the meanwhile the prince ordered writing materials to be brought me, and he and his guests passed into the dining-hall.

Renny and Howard Bullock, meanwhile, came to the surface on the far side of the plane.

Meanwhile, the distinction between the big bold dash and its little brother the hyphen is evidently blurring these days, and requires explanation.