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simultaneous

Pronunciation: [ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs]

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Learn how to use simultaneous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adjective) when things happen at the same time. If two events happen together, they are simultaneous.

Example

The fireworks and the music started at the same time, so they were simultaneous.

Example

The rain and the thunder were not simultaneous; the rain started long before the thunder roared.

Example

Did the two trains leave the station simultaneously or at different times?

Context: “activities”

(adjective) referring to actions that are done at the same moment. For instance, if you are watching a movie and eating popcorn together, you are doing both activities simultaneously.

Example

She managed to do her homework and listen to music simultaneously.

Example

He couldn't walk and text simultaneously because he kept tripping.

Example

Can you think of a time when you were doing two things simultaneously?

How to pronounce simultaneous

Pronunciation: [ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs]

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