At the same time
Example: She can listen and write at the same time.
Definition
"At the same time" is a phrase used to indicate that two or more actions or events happen simultaneously or concurrently. For example, in the phrase 'She can listen and write at the same time,' it means both activities occur together without delay.
Etymology
The phrase "at the same time" originates from the combination of words 'at,' 'the,' 'same,' and 'time.' 'Time' comes from Old English 'tīma,' meaning a period or moment. The phrase has been used for centuries to express simultaneity, literally meaning 'during one identical moment.' Did you know? This phrase emphasizes the exact coincidence of actions, making it a straightforward but essential expression in English.
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"At the same time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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