at the same time — happening or done together; simultaneously; however, nevertheless
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: happening or done together; simultaneously; however, nevertheless
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt ðə seɪm taɪm/
Example Sentences
- He was eating pizza and watching Netflix at the same time - truly a multitasking master!
- I love chocolate, but at the same time, I'm trying to lose weight.
- The twins always sneeze at the same time - it's like they share a brain!
at the same time
ADVERB[/æt ðə seɪm taɪm/]
happening or done together; simultaneously; however, nevertheless
A chef plates food and answers phone at the same time in kitchen
The beauty of paradox happening at the same time — when moments move together, contradictions bloom as one
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from Old English 'æt' (at) combined with 'same' from Old Norse 'samr' and Middle English 'time' from Latin 'tempus'. The phrase emerged in Middle English as a way to express simultaneity.
Breakdown
at (preposition, location/state) + the (definite article) + same (adjective, identical/unchanged, from Old Norse samr) + time (noun, period/moment, from Latin tempus) = at the same time (adverbial phrase meaning simultaneously)
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📝Examples
“He was eating pizza and watching Netflix at the same time - truly a multitasking master!”
“I love chocolate, but at the same time, I'm trying to lose weight.”
“The twins always sneeze at the same time - it's like they share a brain!”
“We need to finish this project quickly, but at the same time maintain high quality.”
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