Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-it-happens
Adverb
/ˌæz ɪt ˈhæpənz/
Definition
As-it-happens is an adverbial phrase used to describe something that occurs in real-time or simultaneously with other events.
Examples
- During the live broadcast, the reporter provided updates as-it-happens.
- We received the news as-it-happens, keeping us informed instantly.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that an event or situation is occurring at the same moment as something else, often used in contexts such as news reporting or live coverage.
Synonyms
- live
- in real-time
- simultaneously
