What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
contemporaneously
Example
The two artists worked contemporaneously on their respective paintings. [contemporaneously: adverb]
Example
The novel is set contemporaneously with the events of World War II. [contemporaneously: adjective]
simultaneously
Example
The fireworks exploded simultaneously, lighting up the night sky. [simultaneously: adverb]
Example
The dancers moved in perfect synchronization, executing their moves simultaneously. [simultaneously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Simultaneously is more commonly used than contemporaneously in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between contemporaneously and simultaneously?
Contemporaneously is more formal than simultaneously and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
