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Unread Sep 7th, 2010, 04:52 pm
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Default Re: at once vs. immediately

"At once" is perfectly correct grammar in the USA, and yes it means "immediately." You'll be happy to know that after I read your post, I replied at once!
Also, "at once" is never used informally in the USA.
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