concurrent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈkɜːrənt/

Definition

Happening or existing at the same time.

Examples

• The two events were concurrent, so we had to choose which one to attend.

• The company announced the new product launch and the retirement of its CEO concurrently.

• She is studying for her degree and working full-time, which requires concurrent effort.

How to Use concurrent

concurrent with (prepositional phrase)

Happening at the same time as something else. — "The investigation into the accident was concurrent with the public inquiry."

Synonyms of concurrent

Words with a similar meaning to concurrent:

• simultaneous
• parallel
• coincidental
• contemporaneous

Antonyms of concurrent

Words with the opposite meaning to concurrent:

• sequential
• separate
• asynchronous

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