Understanding the Correct Use of 'Meanwhile' for 13-Year-Old Students

Let's look at the sentence you gave: 'I would definitely go there again meanwhile, only when it's not busy.'

The word 'meanwhile' means 'at the same time' or 'during the same time period'. It is used to connect two events that happen simultaneously. For example:

• 'I was cooking dinner. Meanwhile, my brother was setting the table.'

In your sentence, you are trying to express conditions — when you would go there again (only when it’s not busy). Using 'meanwhile' here doesn't fit because there's no mention of two simultaneous events.

Correct usage: If you want to say you will go there again, but only when it’s not busy, a better sentence would be:

• 'I would definitely go there again, but only when it's not busy.'

Or, if you want to emphasize the time aspect:

• 'I would definitely go there again, provided it’s not busy at that time.'

Summary: 'Meanwhile' is used to connect two actions happening at the same time, so it isn’t the correct linking word in your sentence. Instead, use words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'only when' to express your condition.