Meanwhile and Up to

Meanwhile

Meanwhile adverb - At the same time but in another place.
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Synonyms for Meanwhile

Up to and meanwhile are semantically related. in at the same time topic. In some cases you can use "Up to" instead an adverb "Meanwhile".

Up to

Up to adjective - Busy or occupied with.

Meanwhile and up to are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meanwhile" instead an adverb phrase "Up to".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Literature / Honor Harrington Meanwhile, Provisional Governor Estelle Matsuko is pushed to her limit, and Mesa is, as always, up to no good.note This novel runs concurrently with At All Costs.
  • Useful Notes / Red October Meanwhile, at the same time, all of Russia's unions and left-wing parties had teamed up to revolt en-masse and form democratic councils (or soviets in Russian) in Russia's towns and cities.
  • Recap / Doctor Who S31 E13 "The Big Bang" Meanwhile, the Dalek has been Restooorrrrred.They go up to the roof, where it's day.
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