at the same time

1. Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]

2. Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.

Example Sentences

The jar is not produced-by-any-other-instrumental-causes-than-those-of-knowledge,-while-at-the-same-time-it-is-produced-by-these.

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Related Words

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