Simultaneously

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Pronunciation: /saɪˌmʌlˈteɪniəsli/

Definitions of simultaneously

adjective existing, occurring, or operating at the same time

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum simultaneously.

A2 She can listen to music and do her homework simultaneously.

B1 The team members were working simultaneously on different tasks.

B2 The orchestra played the complex piece of music simultaneously.

C1 The synchronized swimmers moved simultaneously in perfect harmony.

C2 The dancers performed the intricate routine simultaneously, showcasing their talent.

adverb at the same time; concurrently

Example Sentences

A1 I can walk and chew gum simultaneously.

A2 She can listen to music and study simultaneously.

B1 The chef cooked multiple dishes simultaneously in the kitchen.

B2 The orchestra played the symphony beautifully, with each section playing simultaneously.

C1 The synchronized swimmers moved in perfect harmony, all performing their routines simultaneously.

C2 The scientists conducted multiple experiments simultaneously in order to gather data more efficiently.

Examples of simultaneously in a Sentence

formal The researchers were able to collect data from multiple sources simultaneously.

informal I can walk and chew gum simultaneously.

slang She can juggle work and school simultaneously.

figurative Balancing work and personal life is like trying to walk a tightrope simultaneously.

Grammatical Forms of simultaneously

past tense

simultaneouslyd

plural

simultaneouslys

comparative

more simultaneously

superlative

most simultaneously

present tense

simultaneously

future tense

will simultaneously

perfect tense

have simultaneouslyd

continuous tense

is simultaneouslying

singular

simultaneously

positive degree

simultaneously

infinitive

to simultaneously

gerund

simultaneouslying

participle

simultaneouslyd

Origin and Evolution of simultaneously

First Known Use: 1753 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'simultaneously' originated from the Latin word 'simul' meaning 'together' and the suffix '-taneous' indicating 'occurring at the same time'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 18th century, the word 'simultaneously' has retained its meaning of things happening at the same time, but has become more commonly used in everyday language to describe concurrent actions or events.