At the same time Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈtaɪm
AT thuh SAME TIME
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /tˈaɪm
AT thuh SAME TIME
Definition
Used to say that two or more things happen together, or that something is true in more than one way simultaneously.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for literal time overlap or to express contrast ('funny and sad at the same time'). Don't confuse with 'at once' (which can also mean 'immediately').
Spanish: al mismo tiempoPortuguese (BR): ao mesmo tempoPortuguese (PT): ao mesmo tempoChinese (Simplified): 同时Chinese (Traditional): 同時Hindi: एक ही समय परArabic: في نفس الوقتBengali: একই সময়ে - একসাথেRussian: одновременноJapanese: 同時にVietnamese: đồng thờiKorean: 동시에Turkish: aynı andaUrdu: ایک ہی وقت میںIndonesian: pada saat yang sama
Example Sentences
We both spoke at the same time.
basic
She can read and listen to music at the same time.
basic
The two events happened at the same time.
basic
It's funny and a little sad at the same time.
natural
Can you really focus on two things at the same time?
natural
He was laughing and shouting at the same time.
natural