simultaneously
word
/ˌsaɪməɫˈteɪniəsɫi/
/sˌɪməltˈeɪniəsli/
Definition
At the same time; two or more things happening together.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal and academic adverb, often used in written English, science, and technical contexts. It is commonly used after the verb: "The lights turned on simultaneously." Alternatives: "at the same time" (more informal). Do not confuse with 'instantly' (immediately).
Spanish: simultáneamentePortuguese (BR): simultaneamentePortuguese (PT): simultaneamenteChinese (Simplified): 同时Chinese (Traditional): 同時Hindi: एक साथArabic: في آنٍ واحدBengali: একযোগেRussian: одновременноJapanese: 同時にVietnamese: đồng thờiKorean: 동시에Turkish: aynı andaUrdu: بیک وقتIndonesian: secara bersamaan
Example Sentences
The two singers started simultaneously.
basic
The machines can operate simultaneously.
basic
Children shouted and laughed simultaneously.
basic
She neatly typed while talking on the phone simultaneously.
natural
It’s really hard to listen and write simultaneously during the lecture.
natural
The fireworks exploded simultaneously, lighting up the whole sky.
natural