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concurrently

concurrently

14 5.8
Happening at the same time as something else
  • adverb
  • /kənˈkɜr.ənt.li/
translation icon : al mismo tiempo
  • Even though songs complement the science curriculum, they concurrently fulfill music education needs.
  • occur concurrently
  • concurrently enrolled
  • run concurrently

It's like learning piano, guitar and chess all at the same time concurrently in different classes.

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Examples

  • The two nations concurrently claim this type of brandy as their national drink.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The system that we live in creates a pile of losers while concurrently delivering a gusher of improved goods and services.

  • Data analysis was conducted concurrently with data collection throughout this study.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Among this group were 21 students who were concurrently enrolled in high school.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Students who were concurrently enrolled in high school were not included in the study.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Architectural definition must be developed concurrently with the physical implementation in mind.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Traditional students also participate concurrently in a seminar to enhance their understanding of young adults with autism and ID.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Reading and writing are complementary activities and should be taught concurrently and interrelated.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Inhaled steroids are often given concurrently in an effort to minimize the dose of oral steroids required.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Data analysis procedures were conducted concurrently with data collection throughout this study.

Synonyms

at the same time
vsconcurrently
1.0

During the same time or moment

stresses overlap in time and not only a single exact moment
at once
vsconcurrently
287 1.8

At the same time

often means simultaneous but also covers extended concurrent duration
simultaneously
vsconcurrently
209 4.2

At the same time

can indicate longer overlapping duration rather than a single instant
at one time
vsconcurrently
32 2.5

Happening at the same time

is used when emphasizing ongoing overlap rather than a single past occasion
concomitantly
vsconcurrently
  • Formal
1 8.6

At the same time as something else

is the neutral term focusing on overlapping duration rather than formality
synchronically
vsconcurrently
7.9

Happening at the same time as other things

is more general, referring simply to overlapping time without coordination
coincidently
vsconcurrently
4.3

Happening at the same time as something else

can mean overlapping periods, not only precise coincidence

Antonyms

148 2.1

Each person does it alone rather than together

How Simultaneous

simultaneously
209 4.2
concurrently
14 5.8

Surface Forms

concurrently positive

Morphology

concurrently = concurrent (transparent) = concurrent + ly

This is a standard adverb formation from the adjective 'concurrent', and the meaning 'at the same time' is directly preserved.

Etymology

Concurrently comes from Latin parts con- meaning 'together' and currere meaning 'to run', so it originally meant 'running together'. Think of two things 'running' at the same time, which is why concurrently means 'at the same time'.