B1
meanwhile vs while
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| meanwhileadverb/ˈmiːn.waɪl/ | Meaning while something else is happening; or used to compare two different situations | Goes with but meanwhile | Example I'll call the repair shop; in the meanwhile, don't use the washing machine. |
| whileadverb/waɪl/ | Meaning During the time that something else is happening; also used to compare two things. | Goes with — | Example I like to listen to podcasts while I cook dinner after work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Prices keep going up. , salaries have hardly changed.