The setTimeout function executes the specified JavaScript statement after the specified number of milliseconds. It only executes the statement one time.
Code:
<script type="text/javascript">
//<![CDATA[
setTimeout("alert('See no evil.')", 1000);
setTimeout("alert('Hear no evil.')", 4000);
setTimeout("alert('Speak no evil.')", 9000);
//]]>
</script>
Output: 3 "alert messages" (pop-ups)