 at_once |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] without delay; with no time intervening | |
| Synonyms: | immediately now right_away instantly directly straightaway forthwith in_real_time | |
| Examples: | "he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!" |
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| Related terms: | immediate | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | |
| Synonyms: | immediately now right_away directly instantly forthwith straightaway straight_off like_a_shot in_real_time | |
| Examples: | "he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!" |
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| Related terms: | immediate | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] simultaneously | |
| Synonyms: | at_a_time at_one_time | |
| Examples: | "he took three cookies at a time" |
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| Similar spelling: |
atonic atomic Atencio atomize atomise atomizer atomiser |
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