1.
At the same time, as in We can't all fit into the boat at once. [First half of 1200s] Also see
at one time, def. 1.
2.
Immediately, as in Mother told the children to come inside at once. [First half of 1500s]
| Idioms: at once |
1.
At the same time, as in We can't all fit into the boat at once. [First half of 1200s] Also see
at one time, def. 1.
2.
Immediately, as in Mother told the children to come inside at once. [First half of 1500s]
| WordNet: at once |
The adverb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
without delay; with no time intervening
Synonyms: immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, forthwith, in real time
Meaning #2:
simultaneously
Synonyms: at a time, at one time
| Shopping: at once |
| once (Idiom) | |
| attonce | |
| give the eye (Idiom) |
| What can happen once every second once every minute and once every hour? | |
| What is Italian for 'once'? | |
| You arrive once in every second once in every minute and once in every? |
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