Simultaneously

/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Synonyms for "simultaneously" (56 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (12)

all at onceall togetheras oneas one manat a blowat a clipat a strokeat onceat one blowat one jumpat one strokeat one swoop

Strong matches (16)

at one timeat that timecoincidentallycoinstantaneouslyconcurrentlycontemporaneouslyforthwithin a chorusin a hurryin chorusin concert within phase
Adverb(3 words)
Determiner(1 words)

Related words (28)

in syncin unisonisochronouslynowon that occasionon the beatonceper saltumprontoright awayright nowright offstraightawaystraightwaysubitosynchronouslythenthen and therethis minutethis very minute
Show 5 more words
timetogetheruno saltuwith one voicewithout delay
Noun(2 words)
industrializingpotting up seedlings
Adverb(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: all at once, all together, as one, as one man, at a blow.
  • Sentence evidence is available for simultaneously, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "simultaneously".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "simultaneously"

Keep "simultaneously" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "simultaneously" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "simultaneously", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "simultaneously" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

2 entries
adverb of timetemporal adverb

More specific

4 entries
concurrent eventconcurrent tasksimultaneous eventsimultaneous task

Collocations

6 entries
analyze simultaneouslyhappen simultaneouslymeasure simultaneouslyoccur simultaneouslyperform simultaneouslyrecord simultaneously

Inflections

2 entries
more simultaneouslymost simultaneously

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

14 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The summit talks are to be broadcast simultaneously throughout the world.

Source: tatoeba (266178)

Preparations for the new project are under way in both companies simultaneously.

Source: tatoeba (269139)

They stood up simultaneously.

Source: tatoeba (306164)

It is more time-efficient to do several tasks sequentially than attempt to do them simultaneously.

Source: tatoeba (332331)

Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "simultaneously"?

Closest matches include all at once, all together, as one, as one man, at a blow.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "simultaneously"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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