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Not at once

📖 Meaning

not immediately, after a short pause.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Your Child Asks

If your child asks about Not at once, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Not at once in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

💬 Examples in Context
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"She did not answer at once."

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What does "Not at once" mean?

not immediately, after a short pause. If your child asks about Not at once, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Not at once in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

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