simultaneously
sihml-TAY-neers-lee
Simultaneously (adv) means At the same moment; occurring together in time. Example: “Several phones began ringing simultaneously, and nobody in the office could keep up.”
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At the same moment; occurring together in time.
"Several phones began ringing simultaneously, and nobody in the office could keep up."
"The two athletes crossed the finish line simultaneously."
"She was simultaneously relieved and terrified."
How to use simultaneously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAt the same time as something else.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “simultaneously” mean?
The word “simultaneously” means at the same moment; occurring together in time. In plain terms, at the same time as something else.
How do you pronounce “simultaneously”?
“Simultaneously” is pronounced sihml-TAY-neers-lee (/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “simultaneously” in a sentence?
Here is “simultaneously” used in a sentence: “The two athletes crossed the finish line simultaneously.”
What is the opposite of “simultaneously”?
The opposite of “simultaneously” — its antonyms — are individually, one at a time, piecemeal, separately and severally.
What part of speech is “simultaneously”?
“Simultaneously” is an adverb.
Is “simultaneously” a common word?
“Simultaneously” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "simultaneously" and "concurrently"?
Both describe events happening at the same time, but "simultaneously" stresses the exact same moment, while "concurrently" often means overlapping periods that run alongside one another without necessarily starting at the identical instant. Two alarms sound simultaneously, but two projects can run concurrently over weeks.
When should you use "simultaneously" instead of "at the same time"?
"Simultaneously" is a single adverb suited to formal, technical, or scientific writing, whereas "at the same time" is a more conversational phrase. Both are correct, but "simultaneously" is more concise in reports and instructions.
What is the difference between "simultaneously" and "consecutively"?
"Simultaneously" means events happen together at the same moment, while "consecutively" means they happen one after another in sequence. The two words are opposites, so tasks done simultaneously overlap, but tasks done consecutively do not.
Where does "simultaneously" go in a sentence?
As an adverb, "simultaneously" can appear after the verb, at the end of a clause, or occasionally at the start for emphasis, as in "The lights flickered simultaneously." It modifies the timing of the action rather than any single noun.
