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at once

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ət ˈwʌns/

at once means: At the same time, with two or more things happening together.

adverb

SAME TIMEB1

At the same time, with two or more things happening together.

  • Everyone spoke at once.
  • She can handle several tasks at once.
  • Do not press both buttons at once.

Similar words: simultaneously, together, at the same time

Opposites: separately

Common phrases: all at once, two at once

IMMEDIATELYB1

Without waiting or delaying.

  • Come here at once.
  • She called the doctor at once.
  • The guard ordered us to leave at once.

Similar words: immediately, right away

Opposites: later

Common phrases: come at once, leave at once

Questions about at once

What does at once mean?

At the same time, with two or more things happening together.

What is at once in other languages?

Türkçe: aynı anda · Español: a la vez · Français: à la fois · Deutsch: gleichzeitig · Italiano: contemporaneamente · 日本語: 同時に

How do you pronounce at once?

It is pronounced /ət ˈwʌns/.

How do you use at once in a sentence?

Everyone spoke at once. She can handle several tasks at once.

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