concurrent
adjective/kənˈkɜrənt/
Frequency rank: #7,722 most common English word
Meaning
existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example sentence
The university offers concurrent enrollment in two courses so students can study both subjects at the same time.
Synonyms & related words
- simultaneous
- parallel
- coinciding
- overlapping
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