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We must go at once

🇬🇧 UK //wiː mʌst ɡoʊ æt wʌns// 🇺🇸 US //wi mʌst ɡoʊ æt wʌns//

Meaning of We must go at once

An expression indicating immediate departure or action.

In simple words: We need to leave immediately.

We must go at once in a sentence

• We must go at once if we want to catch the train.
• In emergencies, we must go at once to ensure everyone is safe.
• The doctor said we must go at once to the hospital.
• When the alarm rang, we must go at once to the nearest exit.
• I told my friend that we must go at once to avoid the traffic.

How to use We must go at once

Use this phrase to express urgency. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially when time is a factor.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'once' as 'immediately'—like an urgent call to action.

Related words

Collocations with We must go at once

• go at once
• must go
• leave at once

Synonyms for We must go at once

• immediately
• right away
• without delay
• instantly

Common mistakes with We must go at once

• Confused with 'at once' vs 'right away'
• Using 'we must go at once' in casual contexts where simpler phrases suffice
• Overusing the phrase in non-urgent situations

Frequently asked questions about We must go at once

What does We must go at once mean?

We need to leave immediately.

What is the definition of We must go at once?

An expression indicating immediate departure or action.

How do you use We must go at once in a sentence?

We must go at once if we want to catch the train.

Can you give another example of We must go at once?

In emergencies, we must go at once to ensure everyone is safe.

What are synonyms for We must go at once?

Common alternatives include immediately, right away, without delay, instantly.

What words go with We must go at once?

It commonly pairs with go at once, must go, leave at once.

What are common mistakes when using We must go at once?

Confused with 'at once' vs 'right away' Using 'we must go at once' in casual contexts where simpler phrases suffice Overusing the phrase in non-urgent situations

How do you pronounce We must go at once?

US: //wi mʌst ɡoʊ æt wʌns//, UK: //wiː mʌst ɡoʊ æt wʌns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We must go at once?

Use this phrase to express urgency. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially when time is a factor.