Synonyms for

Concurrently

Verb / kʌˈnkɜ:ʌntli: / Another word for concurrently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Concurrently means happening at the same time.

Synonyms & similar words

atthesametime simultaneously together conjointly synchronously coincidentally parallel concomitantly jointly

Synonyms by register

Formal

simultaneously contemporaneously in parallel

Informal

at the same time together side by side

Literary

coincidently synchronously

Antonyms

separately individually sequentially successively one by one apart

Common collocations

  • run concurrently
  • operate concurrently
  • occur concurrently
  • processed concurrently
  • executed concurrently
  • designed concurrently
  • developed concurrently

Word family

noun concurrence
adjective concurrent
adverb concurrently

Usage note

This adverb is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe events or processes happening at the same time. It is important not to confuse it with 'consequently', which means 'as a result'.

Example sentences

  1. The dog barked and wagged his tail concurrently.
  2. I was cooking dinner and doing my homework concurrently.
  3. The two runners crossed the finish line concurrently.
  4. The construction workers were hammering and drilling concurrently.
  5. The band members were playing their instruments concurrently.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill concurrently pursued his political career and his painting hobby.
  • 'It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.' - Confucius concurrently pursued his teaching and writing careers.
  • 'Believe you can and you're halfway there.' - Theodore Roosevelt concurrently pursued his political and writing careers.

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