Simultaneously — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌsī-məl-ˈtā-nē-əs/ si·mul·ta·neous

Meaning & Definition of Simultaneously

Simultaneously (adjective)

  1. existing or occurring at the same time, exactly coincident
  2. satisfied by the same values of the variables

Simultaneously (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. at one and the same time

    "fires broke out simultaneously in several parts of town"

    similar: coincidentally, coincidently, concurrently, contemporaneously, together, at once, in unison
    related: close, immediately, narrowly, near
    opposite: separately
    near: apart, independently, individually, singly, consecutively, successively

Related Entry: Simultaneous (adjective)

Simultaneous is a different word from Simultaneously. The synonyms below are for simultaneous, not for simultaneously.

  1. existing or occurring at the same period of time

    "a simultaneous release of the movie and its soundtrack on CD"

    similar: coetaneous, coeval, coexistent, coexisting, coextensive, coincident, coincidental, concurrent, contemporaneous, contemporary, coterminous, synchronic, synchronous
    related: accompanying, attendant, attending, concomitant, incident
    opposite: asynchronous, noncontemporary, nonsimultaneous, nonsynchronous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Simultaneously

The most common words with a similar meaning to Simultaneously:

coincidentally, coincidently, concurrently, contemporaneously, together, at once, in unison

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Simultaneously

Words with the opposite meaning of Simultaneously:

separately

Related Words for Simultaneously

close, immediately, narrowly, near

Near Antonyms of Simultaneously

apart, independently, individually, singly, consecutively, successively

Word Forms of Simultaneously

Derived words: simultaneity (noun), simultaneously (adverb), simultaneousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Simultaneously

borrowed from Medieval Latin simultāneus "occurring at the same time," from Latin simul "in company, together, at the same time" (going back to an apocopated neuter form of similis "having characteristics in common, like") + Medieval Latin -tāneus, as in instantāneus instantaneous, Late Latin momentāneus "momentary," spontāneus "voluntary, unconstrained, spontaneous" similar

First known use: circa 1660

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Simultaneously

Frequently Asked Questions about Simultaneously

What does "Simultaneously" mean?

"Simultaneously" means existing or occurring at the same time, exactly coincident. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: existing or occurring at the same time, exactly coincident.

What is another word for "Simultaneously"?

Other words for "Simultaneously" include coincidentally, coincidently, concurrently, contemporaneously, together, at once and in unison. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Simultaneously" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Simultaneously"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Simultaneously". Common alternatives include coincidentally, coincidently, concurrently, contemporaneously, together, at once and in unison.

What is the opposite of "Simultaneously"?

Antonyms of "Simultaneously" include separately. Near antonyms include apart, independently, individually and singly.

How do you use "Simultaneously" in a sentence?

Examples of "Simultaneously" in a sentence: "fires broke out simultaneously in several parts of town".

Is "Simultaneously" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Simultaneously" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Simultaneously" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Simultaneously" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Simultaneously"?

"Simultaneously" is pronounced /ˌsī-məl-ˈtā-nē-əs/ and divided into syllables as si·mul·ta·neous.