concurrent
Translation
concurrent, simultaneous, parallel
Examples
He is serving two concurrent prison sentences.
He is serving two concurrent prison sentences.
The two events were concurrent.
The two events were concurrent.
Grammar Patterns
concurrent ((with sth.)) happening at the same time as something else The exhibition is concurrent with the festival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: simultaneous, parallel; Antonyms: sequential, consecutive
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'running together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two 'currents' in a river 'running' alongside each other at the same time.