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At once
//ət ˈwʌns// adv
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In one group; together. not-comparable, obsolete
"And they all atonce begane to make excuſe. The fyrſt ſayd vnto him: I have bought a ferme / and I muſt nedes goo and ſe it / I praye the have me excuſed."
- 2 At the same time; simultaneously; together. not-comparable
"Can you pat your head and rub your belly at once? He tried to eat four cookies at once."
- 3 Immediately; now; right away. not-comparable
"Tell the doctor to come at once. She is having a baby."
Adverb
- 1 without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening wordnet
- 2 simultaneously wordnet
Etymology
From at + once.
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