synchronised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/
KK: /sɪŋkrəˌnaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Working together at the same time or in a coordinated way.
Example
The dancers performed a synchronised routine that amazed the audience.
Conversation
Did you see the dance performance last night?
Yes, it was amazing how they were all synchronised together!
I know, right? It takes so much practice to get that synchronised.
Absolutely! I can't believe how smoothly they moved as one.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coordinated
harmonized
aligned
Antonyms
asynchronous
disjointed
uncoordinated
verb
Definition
To make things happen at the same time or rate, so they are coordinated with each other.
Example
The dancers synchronised their movements perfectly during the performance.
Tense Forms
Past: synchronised
Past Participle: synchronised
Conversation
Did you see how well the dancers synchronised their movements?
Yeah, it was amazing to watch them perform together.
I wish I could dance like that, they really synchronised perfectly.
Root Explanation
**Synchronised** → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "chronos" (meaning time). The word describes events that occur at the same time or in harmony with each other.
Memory Tip
Think of things happening 'together' ('syn-') in 'time' ('chronos') — that's why synchronised means they occur at the same time.
Visually Confused Words
unsynchronized
asynchronism