At The Same Time (Adverb)
Meaning 1
At the same instant; "they spoke simultaneously".
Examples
- She turned the key and started the engine at the same time.
- They laughed and cried at the same time as they reminisced about their past.
- The doors opened and the crowd rushed in at the same time.
- She said goodbye to her friends and hello to her family at the same time.
- The alarm blared and the lights flickered on at the same time.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Overlapping in duration; "concurrently with the conference an exhibition of things associated with Rutherford was held"; "going to school and holding a job at the same time".
Examples
- She was studying for her exams and working part-time at the same time.
- The company is developing a new product and expanding its marketing efforts at the same time.
- He was able to attend the conference and take care of his family at the same time thanks to the online streaming option.
- The new policy aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency at the same time.
- The students were required to complete their projects and prepare for the final exams at the same time.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go".
Examples
- He's very intelligent at the same time struggling to finish high school.
- Despite his shy demeanor at the same time he was known to have a very good sense of humor.
- It was extremely painful at the same time also quite fascinating to watch the fire eating show.
- While they fought fiercely at the same time the enemies managed to form an unspoken bond of respect for one another.
- I found it odd that I loved him so deeply at the same time struggled with accepting him completely for who he was.