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Simultaneously vs Tandem - What's the difference?

simultaneously | tandem |

As adverbs the difference between simultaneously and tandem

is that simultaneously is occurring at the same time while tandem is one behind the other.

As a noun tandem is

a bicycle with two seats, two sets of pedals, and two wheels.

As an adjective tandem is

together; working as one.

simultaneously

English

Adverb

(-)
  • Occurring at the same time.
  • *
    • The hens woke up squawking with terror because they had all dreamed simultaneously of hearing a gun go off in the distance.
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    Related terms

    * simultaneity

    tandem

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia tandem) (en noun)
  • A bicycle with two seats, two sets of pedals, and two wheels.
    • We used to ride this tandem .
  • An arrangement of two or more objects arranged one behind the other.
    • The ponies are driven in tandem .

    Synonyms

    * tandem bicycle

    Derived terms

    * in tandem * tandem trailer * tandemwise

    Adverb

    (-)
  • One behind the other.
    • ride tandem on a bicycle-built-for-two

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Together; working as one.
    • Their skillful tandem work made the project successful and quick.