at once
/ət ˈwʌns/ adverb
Forms attonce
- adverb At the same time; simultaneously; together. “Can you pat your head and rub your belly at once? He tried to eat four cookies at once.”
- adverb Immediately; now; right away. “Tell the doctor to come at once. She is having a baby.”
- adverb (obsolete) In one group; together.
Synonyms
at one time immediately instantly straightaway straight off directly now right away forthwith like a shot at a time
Etymology
From Middle English at ones, equivalent to at + once.
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