concurrently

American  

[kuhn-kur-uhnt-lee, -kuhr-] / kənˈkɜr ənt li, -ˈkʌr- /

adverb

1. at the same time.

   All seven projects are running concurrently.

2. together; in tandem.

   Body and mind develop concurrently.

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Other Word Forms

• preconcurrently adverb
• unconcurrently adverb

Etymology

Origin of concurrently

concurrent ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

When two or more things happen at the same time, they occur concurrently. If the concerts you want to attend are happening concurrently, you have to choose one — unless you know how to be in two places at the same time. The adverb concurrently comes from the Latin word concurrere, meaning “to run together,” or “assemble hurriedly.” If you’re ever lucky enough to go to the Olympics, you’ll find that many events are scheduled concurrently, so you may not be able to see the Norway/Sweden curling match, the biathlon, freestyle skiing and the couples figure skating if they are all at the same time. That will be a tough choice.

Example Sentences

They were handed prison terms on three charges -- including "cyber terrorism" and "intentional dissemination of false and fake information" -- to run concurrently, the document said.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Produced by Canadian streamer Crave and airing concurrently on HBO Max, the drama became a cultural flashpoint after its two-episode premiere on Nov. 28.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

The team competition will continue to run concurrently, with each team's cumulative individual stroke play scores determining the team result.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

The company said each set industry records on the number of players participating concurrently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The one was inverted and the two zeros here were running concurrently instead of consecutively.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly