Meanwhile and Until now

Meanwhile

Meanwhile adverb - At the same time but in another place.
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Until now and meanwhile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Until now" instead an adverb "Meanwhile".

Until now

Until now adverb - Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
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Meanwhile and until now are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meanwhile" instead an adverb phrase "Until now".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Shredder meanwhile observes that while this is true, until now, the Kraang have been pretty straightforward and have provided much for him and asking little in return.
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