Simultaneously: meaning, definitions and examples

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simultaneously

 

[ ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in time

At the same time; concurrently. Happening, existing, or done at the same time.

Synonyms

at the same time, concurrently, together

Examples of usage

  • The two runners crossed the finish line simultaneously.
  • The musicians played their instruments simultaneously.
Context #2 | Adverb

in space

In a way that is happening, existing, or done at the same time but in different locations.

Synonyms

at the same instant, in parallel, in synchrony

Examples of usage

  • The satellite can transmit data to multiple locations simultaneously.
  • The live broadcast was aired simultaneously in different countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "simultaneously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simultaneamente

🇮🇳 एक साथ

🇩🇪 gleichzeitig

🇮🇩 secara bersamaan

🇺🇦 одночасно

🇵🇱 jednocześnie

🇯🇵 同時に (どうじに)

🇫🇷 simultanément

🇪🇸 simultáneamente

🇹🇷 eşzamanlı olarak

🇰🇷 동시에 (dongsi-e)

🇸🇦 في وقت واحد

🇨🇿 současně

🇸🇰 súčasne

🇨🇳 同时 (tóngshí)

🇸🇮 hkrati

🇮🇸 samtímis

🇰🇿 бір уақытта

🇬🇪 ერთდროულად (ertdroulad)

🇦🇿 eyni vaxtda

🇲🇽 simultáneamente

Etymology

The word 'simultaneously' originated from the Latin word 'simul' meaning 'together' and the suffix '-taneous' indicating 'having the quality of'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of simultaneous actions or events has been essential in various fields such as technology, communication, and science.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,356, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.