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simultaneous

adjective/ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/

happening at the same time

Synonyms

concurrent
coinciding
synchronized

Antonyms

sequential
successive

simultaneous in a sentence

The twins gave simultaneous answers and then laughed at the coincidence.

The dancers made simultaneous jumps when the drumbeat sounded.

Where it comes from

From Latin simul 'at the same time'

Memory hook

SIMUL means together, so simultaneous events happen in the same instant.

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