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simultaneous meaning and examples

2025-08-31

Meaning

Simultaneous means happening, existing, or done at the same time.

Grammar and Usage

  • Part of speech: adjective

  • Common patterns:

    • "simultaneous + noun" (e.g., simultaneous events, simultaneous translation)
    • "be simultaneous with sth" (e.g., The explosion was simultaneous with the power cut.)

Common Phrases

  • simultaneous events – two or more things happening at the same moment.
  • simultaneous translation/interpretation – translating spoken words into another language at the same time as they are spoken.
  • simultaneous equations – a pair (or more) of equations solved together in mathematics.

Collocations

  • simultaneous attack
  • simultaneous performance
  • simultaneous broadcast
  • simultaneous reaction
  • simultaneous development

Examples

  1. The two runners crossed the finish line in simultaneous fashion.
  2. The teacher handled simultaneous questions from several students.
  3. The film had a simultaneous release in theaters and on streaming platforms.
  4. The fireworks display created a simultaneous burst of colors.
  5. He worked on two projects simultaneously, showing his multitasking skills.
  6. The interpreter provided simultaneous translation during the conference.
  7. The alarm rang simultaneously across all the buildings.
  8. Their simultaneous laughter filled the room with joy.
  • concurrent
  • synchronous
  • coexisting
  • contemporaneous