at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adverb3 •At the same time; simultaneously; together.Can you pat your head and rub your belly at once? He tried to eat four cookies at once. •Immediately; now; right away.Tell the doctor to come at once. She is having a baby. •(no longer used) In one group; together.And they all atonce begane to make excuse. The fyrst sayd vnto him: I have bought a ferme / and I must nedes goo and se it / I praye the have me excused. — 1526