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at once

сразу

Meaning of at once

immediately

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EN-UK/ət ˈwʌns/
EN-US/ət ˈwʌns/
RU[ˈsrazu]
RUэт уонс
at once
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at once with Russian translation

at once usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Please come to the office at once; we need your signature.

Пожалуйста, придите в офис сразу; нам нужна ваша подпись.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

When the alarm rang, everyone left the building at once.

Когда сработала тревога, все сразу покинули здание.

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at once belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

at once
сразу
once
every day
every month
right now
second
hour

at once synonyms

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at once
Основное значение — сразу, немедленно; то же, что и заглавное слово.
immediately
Более формально/универсально, чем «сразу» в разговорном стиле; часто в письменной речи.
right away
Разговорное выражение, особенно часто в американском английском; менее формально, чем «сразу» в письме.
straight away
Разговорное, чаще в британском английском; аналогично «right away».
instantly
Подчёркивает мгновенность, чуть сильнее, чем просто «сразу».
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🇬🇧en

Основное значение — сразу, немедленно; то же, что и заглавное слово.

A2Very Often

Come here at once.

🇬🇧en

Более формально/универсально, чем «сразу» в разговорном стиле; часто в письменной речи.

B1Very Often

She left immediately when she heard the news.

🇬🇧en

Разговорное выражение, особенно часто в американском английском; менее формально, чем «сразу» в письме.

A2Very Often

I'll do it right away.

🇬🇧en

Разговорное, чаще в британском английском; аналогично «right away».

A2Often

Do it straight away.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает мгновенность, чуть сильнее, чем просто «сразу».

B1Often

Her face lit up instantly.

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🇬🇧en
promptly

Вежливое/официальное выражение «без промедления», часто в деловой речи.

B2Often

Please reply promptly to this request.

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What does at once mean?

immediately

How do you pronounce at once?

at once is pronounced as /ət ˈwʌns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is at once used in a sentence?

Please come to the office at once; we need your signature. Translation: Пожалуйста, придите в офис сразу; нам нужна ваша подпись.

Is at once part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?

Yes, at once (сразу) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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