at the same time
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ət ðə ˌseɪm ˈtaɪm/
at the same time means: At exactly the same moment.
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SAME INSTANTA2
At exactly the same moment.
- We arrived at the same time.
- Both phones rang at the same time.
- Did the two runners finish at the same time?
OVERLAPPING ACTIVITIESA2
During a period when something else is also happening.
- She eats and reads at the same time.
- I was studying and working at the same time.
- Can you cook and talk on the phone at the same time?
OPPOSING VIEWB2
Used to introduce another fact or opinion that makes the situation seem different.
- It is expensive. At the same time, it is useful.
- I understand your anger, but at the same time, she needs help.
- The job is tiring. At the same time, I enjoy it.
Questions about at the same time
What does at the same time mean?
At exactly the same moment.
What is at the same time in other languages?
Türkçe: aynı anda · Español: al mismo tiempo · Français: en même temps · Deutsch: gleichzeitig · Italiano: allo stesso tempo · 日本語: 同時に
How do you pronounce at the same time?
It is pronounced /ət ðə ˌseɪm ˈtaɪm/.
How do you use at the same time in a sentence?
We arrived at the same time. Both phones rang at the same time.
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