ALL meanings of at the same time
at the same time
A a - phrase at the same time If two or more things exist, happen, or are true at the same time, they exist, happen, or are true together although they seem to contradict each other. 3
- phrase at the same time At the same time is used to introduce a statement that slightly changes or contradicts the previous statement. 3
- noun at the same time nevertheless; however 3
- noun at the same time simultaneously; in the same period 3
- noun at the same time nonetheless; however 3
- adjective at the same time Commerce. payable at a stated period of time after presentment: time drafts or notes. 1
- adjective at the same time of or relating to purchases on the installment plan, or with payment postponed. 1
- verb with object at the same time to measure or record the speed, duration, or rate of: to time a race. 1
- verb with object at the same time to fix the duration of: The proctor timed the test at 15 minutes. 1
- verb with object at the same time to fix the interval between (actions, events, etc.): They timed their strokes at six per minute. 1
- verb with object at the same time to regulate (a train, clock, etc.) as to time. 1
- verb with object at the same time to appoint or choose the moment or occasion for; schedule: He timed the attack perfectly. 1
- verb without object at the same time to keep time; sound or move in unison. 1
- idioms at the same time against time, in an effort to finish something within a limited period: We worked against time to get out the newspaper. 1
- idioms at the same time ahead of time, before the time due; early: The building was completed ahead of time. 1
- idioms at the same time at one time, once; in a former time: At one time they owned a restaurant. at the same time; at once: They all tried to talk at one time. 1
- idioms at the same time at the same time, nevertheless; yet: I'd like to try it, but at the same time I'm a little afraid. 1
- idioms at the same time at times, at intervals; occasionally: At times the city becomes intolerable. 1
- idioms at the same time beat someone's time, Slang. to compete for or win a person being dated or courted by another; prevail over a rival: He accused me, his own brother, of trying to beat his time. 1
- idioms at the same time behind the times, old-fashioned; dated: These attitudes are behind the times. 1
- idioms at the same time for the time being, temporarily; for the present: Let's forget about it for the time being. 1
- idioms at the same time from time to time, on occasion; occasionally; at intervals: She comes to see us from time to time. 1
- idioms at the same time gain time, to postpone in order to make preparations or gain an advantage; delay the outcome of: He hoped to gain time by putting off signing the papers for a few days more. 1
- idioms at the same time in good time, at the right time; on time; punctually. in advance of the right time; early: We arrived at the appointed spot in good time. 1
- idioms at the same time in no time, in a very brief time; almost at once: Working together, they cleaned the entire house in no time. 1
- idioms at the same time in time, early enough: to come in time for dinner. in the future; eventually: In time he'll see what is right. in the correct rhythm or tempo: There would always be at least one child who couldn't play in time with the music. 1
- idioms at the same time keep time, to record time, as a watch or clock does. to mark or observe the tempo. to perform rhythmic movements in unison. 1
- idioms at the same time kill time, to occupy oneself with some activity to make time pass quickly: While I was waiting, I killed time counting the cars on the freight trains. 1
- idioms at the same time make time, to move quickly, especially in an attempt to recover lost time. to travel at a particular speed. 1
- idioms at the same time make time with, Slang. to pursue or take as a sexual partner. 1
- idioms at the same time many a time, again and again; frequently: Many a time they didn't have enough to eat and went to bed hungry. 1
- idioms at the same time mark time, to suspend progress temporarily, as to await developments; fail to advance. Military. to move the feet alternately as in marching, but without advancing. 1
- idioms at the same time on one's own time, during one's free time; without payment: He worked out more efficient production methods on his own time. 1
- idioms at the same time on time, at the specified time; punctually. to be paid for within a designated period of time, as in installments: Many people are never out of debt because they buy everything on time. 1
- idioms at the same time out of time, not in the proper rhythm: His singing was out of time with the music. 1
- idioms at the same time pass the time of day, to converse briefly with or greet someone: The women would stop in the market to pass the time of day. 1
- idioms at the same time take one's time, to be slow or leisurely; dawdle: Speed was important here, but he just took his time. 1
- idioms at the same time time after time, again and again; repeatedly; often: I've told him time after time not to slam the door. 1
- idioms at the same time time and time again, repeatedly; often: Time and time again I warned her to stop smoking. Also, time and again. 1
- idioms at the same time time of life, (one's) age: At your time of life you must be careful not to overdo things. 1
- idioms at the same time time of one's life, Informal. an extremely enjoyable experience: They had the time of their lives on their trip to Europe. 1
- adverb at the same time simultaneously 1
- adverb at the same time in unison 1
- noun at the same time the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another. 1
- noun at the same time duration regarded as belonging to the present life as distinct from the life to come or from eternity; finite duration. 1
- noun at the same time (sometimes initial capital letter) a system or method of measuring or reckoning the passage of time: mean time; apparent time; Greenwich Time. 1
- noun at the same time a limited period or interval, as between two successive events: a long time. 1
- noun at the same time a particular period considered as distinct from other periods: Youth is the best time of life. 1
- noun at the same time Often, times. a period in the history of the world, or contemporary with the life or activities of a notable person: prehistoric times; in Lincoln's time. the period or era now or previously present: a sign of the times; How times have changed! a period considered with reference to its events or prevailing conditions, tendencies, ideas, etc.: hard times; a time of war. 1
- noun at the same time a prescribed or allotted period, as of one's life, for payment of a debt, etc. 1