At the same time
Example: She can listen and write at the same time easily.
Definition
"At the same time" is an expression used to describe two or more actions or events occurring simultaneously. It indicates that multiple activities happen concurrently without interruption, as in the example: She can listen and write at the same time easily.
Etymology
The phrase "at the same time" originates from the combination of the words 'at,' 'the,' 'same,' and 'time,' which have Old English and Latin roots. 'Time' comes from the Old English 'tīma,' meaning a period or occasion. The phrase has long been used to convey simultaneity, and its straightforward composition makes it easy to understand and widely used.
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"At the same time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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