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simultaneously

/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəsli/
si · mul · ta · ne · ous · ly ˌsaɪ · məl · ˈteɪ · ni · əs · li
English Definition
adv. at the same time
中文释义
同时地
Significado en Español
simultáneamente
한국어 뜻
동시에
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đồng thời
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Example Sentence

The two phones rang simultaneously.

两部电话同时响起。

Synonyms
at once together
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
simul(same)+aneous(at the same time)+ly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “simultaneously”: During the concert, the fireworks lit up the sky __________ as the finale music played.

  1. A independently
  2. B silently
  3. C concurrently
  4. D randomly
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C — concurrently. “simultaneously” means adv. at the same time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The fireworks all exploded ______, lighting up the entire night sky.

  1. A separately
  2. B gradually
  3. C simultaneously
  4. D slowly
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C — simultaneously. “simultaneously” means adv. at the same time

Common questions about “simultaneously”

What does “simultaneously” mean?

simultaneously — adv. at the same time. In Chinese: 同时地.

How do you pronounce “simultaneously”?

simultaneously is pronounced /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəsli/. It breaks into 6 syllables: si · mul · ta · ne · ous · ly.

How do you use “simultaneously” in a sentence?

The two phones rang simultaneously. (两部电话同时响起。)

What are synonyms for “simultaneously”?

at once, together — all close in meaning to simultaneously (adv. at the same time).

Is “simultaneously” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. simultaneously appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “simultaneously”?

simul(same)+aneous(at the same time)+ly

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