Meaning of at once in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   at once

   Definitions

   1. without delay or hesitation

   Examples

   • « with no time intervening »
   • « he answered immediately »
   • « found an answer straightaway »
   • « an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith »
   • « Come here now! »
2. 2. simultaneously

   Examples

   • « he took three cookies at a time »