Simultaneously

ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli

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Definitions

1

At the same time; concurrently.

ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli

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At the same time

The children were singing and dancing simultaneously.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie, and you're eating popcorn at the *same* time! You are doing things simultaneously.

👶 For kids: Doing things at the very same time!

More Examples

2

The chef stirred the sauce and grilled the steak simultaneously.

3

The data was uploaded and analyzed simultaneously.

How It's Used

General

"The concert and fireworks display occurred simultaneously."

Science

"Scientists are collecting data from multiple sensors simultaneously."

Business

"The company announced the new product launch and its Q3 earnings simultaneously to create buzz."

Synonyms & Antonyms

From Late Latin *simultāneē*, from *simultāneus* (“simultaneous”), from *simul* (“at the same time”).

The word 'simultaneously' has been used in English since the late 17th century, derived from Latin roots, reflecting an increasing interest in precision and scientific observation.

Memory tip

Imagine two clocks chiming at the exact same moment. They are chiming simultaneously.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"at the same time"

simultaneously withwork simultaneouslyhappen simultaneouslyoccur simultaneouslyview simultaneously

Common misspellings

simultaneouslysimultaniouslysimultainiously

Usage

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