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Kaos Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Meanwhile and While
Is the following sentence correct?
The former is non-adaptable, meanwhile/while the latter is too fluidic.
The former is non-adaptable, meanwhile/while the latter is too fluidic.
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Kaos Is the following sentence correct? The former is non-adaptable, while the latter is too fluidic. " Jim was packing the car with the beach supplies.
- Kaos Is the following sentence correct?
- The former is non-adaptable, while the latter is too fluidic.
- " Jim was packing the car with the beach supplies.
- Meanwhile, Janet was preparing their huge picnic lunch.
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KaosIs the following sentence correct?Here's a use of "meanwhile."
The former is non-adaptable, while the latter is too fluidic.
Jim was packing the car with the beach supplies. Meanwhile, Janet was preparing their huge picnic lunch.
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On checking my dictionary:
meanwhile = during the same period
while = (1) during or in the time that
(2) even though
Your example fits well with the definition. What does while mean in the context of my example?
meanwhile = during the same period
while = (1) during or in the time that
(2) even though
Your example fits well with the definition. What does while mean in the context of my example?
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Check it here: http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary
2 a : when on the other hand : WHEREAS<easy for an expert, while it is dangerous for a novice>
2 a : when on the other hand : WHEREAS<easy for an expert, while it is dangerous for a novice>
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