English adverb: at once | |||
1. | at once without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||
Samples | He answered immediately. Found an answer straightaway. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. Come here now!. | ||
Synonyms | directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway | ||
2. | at once simultaneously | ||
Samples | He took three cookies at a time. | ||
Synonyms | at a time, at one time | ||