At The Same Time

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /æt ðə seɪm taɪm/

Definitions of at the same time

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

A2 She can listen to music and do homework at the same time.

B1 He is able to cook dinner and talk on the phone at the same time.

B2 The team was able to work on multiple projects at the same time.

C1 The CEO successfully managed to lead the company and pursue personal interests at the same time.

C2 The politician was skilled at addressing multiple issues at the same time during the debate.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

A2 She can listen to music and study at the same time.

B1 The team was able to work on multiple projects at the same time.

B2 The CEO was skilled at managing multiple tasks at the same time.

C1 The diplomat excelled at handling negotiations and public relations at the same time.

C2 The conductor flawlessly directed the orchestra and choir at the same time.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

A2 She can listen to music and study at the same time.

B1 The chef was cooking multiple dishes at the same time.

B2 The team members were working on different tasks at the same time.

C1 The orchestra played in perfect harmony, all musicians following the conductor at the same time.

C2 The synchronized swimmers moved gracefully in the water, all performing their routines at the same time.

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

A2 She can listen to music and study at the same time.

B1 He is able to cook dinner and help his kids with homework at the same time.

B2 The professor can conduct research and teach classes at the same time.

C1 The CEO can manage multiple projects and attend important meetings at the same time.

C2 The politician is skilled at giving speeches and negotiating deals at the same time.

Examples of at the same time in a Sentence

formal The research team was able to gather data from multiple sources at the same time.

informal I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

slang I can multitask like a boss, doing homework and texting at the same time.

figurative She was juggling so many responsibilities, it was like trying to balance multiple plates at the same time.

Grammatical Forms of at the same time

past tense

at the same time

plural

at the same times

comparative

more at the same time

superlative

most at the same time

present tense

at the same time

future tense

will be at the same time

perfect tense

have been at the same time

continuous tense

is being at the same time

singular

at the same time

positive degree

at the same time

infinitive

to be at the same time

gerund

being at the same time

participle

having been at the same time

Origin and Evolution of at the same time

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'at the same time' originated in Middle English as a translation of the Latin phrase 'simul' meaning 'at once' or 'together'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'at the same time' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage, continuing to denote simultaneous actions or occurrences.