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At the same time Common

At the same time has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adverb · Prep_phrase

Definitions
Adverb
1

at the same instant

"they spoke simultaneously"

2

overlapping in duration

"concurrently with the conference an exhibition of things associated with Rutherford was held"

"going to school and holding a job at the same time"

3

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"

"while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"

"he was a stern yet fair master"

"granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"

Prep_phrase
1

Simultaneously.

Example Sentences
"they spoke simultaneously" adverb
"concurrently with the conference an exhibition of things associated with Rutherford was held" adverb
"going to school and holding a job at the same time" adverb
"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" adverb
"while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed" adverb
"he was a stern yet fair master" adverb
"granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go" adverb
Rhyming Words
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