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