At the same time
adverbial phrase
People or things doing something together or at once.
She was singing and playing the guitar at the same time.
Often appears as...
- do at the same time
- happen at the same time
adverbial phrase
However, nevertheless.
He's very friendly, but at the same time, I wouldn't trust him.
Often appears as...
- friendly but at the same time
- difficult yet at the same time
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverbial phrase
People or things doing something together or at once.
She was singing and playing the guitar at the same time.
Often appears as...
- do at the same time
- happen at the same time
adverbial phrase
However, nevertheless.
He's very friendly, but at the same time, I wouldn't trust him.
Often appears as...
- friendly but at the same time
- difficult yet at the same time
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Multitasking
Used when someone is doing multiple things at once, which can be challenging.
He was answering emails and listening to the webinar at the same time.
Pro Tip 2/3Simultaneous Actions
Describes two or more events occurring in a synchronized manner.
The dancers jumped and landed at the same time.
Pro Tip 3/3Coordination
Highlights the coordination or synchronization required among participants.
Let's start the race at the same time to ensure fairness.
Pro Tip 1/3Multitasking
Used when someone is doing multiple things at once, which can be challenging.
He was answering emails and listening to the webinar at the same time.
Pro Tip 2/3Simultaneous Actions
Describes two or more events occurring in a synchronized manner.
The dancers jumped and landed at the same time.
Pro Tip 3/3Coordination
Highlights the coordination or synchronization required among participants.
Let's start the race at the same time to ensure fairness.
Pro Tip 1/3Multitasking
Used when someone is doing multiple things at once, which can be challenging.
He was answering emails and listening to the webinar at the same time.
Pro Tip 2/3Simultaneous Actions
Describes two or more events occurring in a synchronized manner.
The dancers jumped and landed at the same time.
Pro Tip 3/3Coordination
Highlights the coordination or synchronization required among participants.
Let's start the race at the same time to ensure fairness.
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