Definition

Adverb: - Speaking or singing together at the same time; simultaneously. It describes a group of people uttering the same words or sounds in unison.

Usage

• This adverb is used to describe a collective, simultaneous vocal action by a group. It typically modifies verbs related to speech or sound production (e.g., ).
• It often follows the verb it modifies.
• It emphasizes unity and harmony in the group's response or performance.

Examples

• The audience laughed in chorus at the comedian's joke.
• The class recited the poem in chorus.
• "We agree!" they answered in chorus.

Advanced Usage

• In chorus can be used metaphorically to describe non-vocal things happening in a synchronized manner, though this is less common.
  • Example: The bells of the city's churches rang in chorus at noon.

Variants and Related Words

• Chorus (noun): 1. A part of a song repeated after each verse. 2. A large group of singers. 3. Something uttered by many people at once.
  • Example (meaning 3): There was a chorus of disapproval from the crowd.
• Unison (noun): A state of being in complete agreement or sounding simultaneously.
  • Example: They sang in perfect unison.
• In unison (adverbial phrase): A near-synonymous phrase meaning at the same time, simultaneously, often used interchangeably with "in chorus" for speech/song.

Synonyms

• In unison
• Simultaneously
• Together
• As one

Related Idioms & Phrases

• To chorus (verb): To say or sing something all together.
  • Example: The reporters chorused their questions at the politician.
• A chorus of [something]: A phrase indicating many people expressing the same opinion or sound simultaneously.
  • Example: The announcement was met with a chorus of cheers.

Adverb

1. speaking or singing at the same time; simultaneously
   • they shouted `Yes!' in unison
   • they responded in chorus to the teacher's questions