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Definition at the same time in American English

at the same time phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that two or more things happen together

Example

The show will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Example

I can't understand what you're saying if you all talk at the same time.

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2

used for introducing another fact or opinion that needs to be considered as well as the one that has just been stated

Example

He wanted to support his wife, but at the same time he did not want to further anger his mother.

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Definition at the same time in American English