at once

1. Immediately, as in Mother told the children to come inside at once . [First half of 1500s]

2. 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.

Example Sentences

Fryberg left behind a dense record all-at-once ordinary and disturbing, that leaves more questions than answers.

From The Daily Beast

The localisation of sensibility was merging into a unified perception whereby people would presently know all-over and at-once.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the flagship hauled home every rope by the silent ‘all-at-once’ action of one hundred men.

From Project Gutenberg

Then we perceived there were two fires throwing up their smoke in the morning sun—the "Come-at-once" signal.

From Project Gutenberg

All at-once the enraged chief showed by his gestures that he had resolved what course he would take.

From Project Gutenberg

And Joan, somehow or other, was aware of this, for she saw things all-at-once and all-over.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• actual
• prompt
• urgent