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

The sentence will run concurrently with his existing 15-year minimum term.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“It is rare for an investigational agent to demonstrate unequivocal improvement in both clinical efficacy and safety and concurrently provide patients with better convenience of daily dosing with no food effect.”

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

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

But whether the Beachville game transpired exactly as Ford maintained, the idea of baseball there in 1838 shows that the sport was developing in Canada concurrently with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

No one as young as Bobby had won the United States Open before, and no one had ever held the United States Junior and Open titles concurrently.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady