1️⃣⏰Once

adverb
/wʌns/

Meaning

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
on one occasion only; at a time in the past

Example Sentences

I have been to Paris once in my life.

She visited Paris once last year.

Synonyms

one time, formerly, previously, at one time, at one point
Entry 1
one time, formerly, previously, at one time
Entry 2
formerly, previously, at one time, at one point

Antonyms

never, always, repeatedly, frequently
Entry 1
never, always, repeatedly, frequently
Entry 2
never, always

Collocations

once upon a time, once again, once more, at once, once in a while, once a year
Entry 1
once upon a time, once again, once more, at once
Entry 2
once in a while, once again, once a year

More Example Sentences

Ma'am, could you explain that once again?

Once I reach the office, I start working.

Once I reach the office, I start my tasks.

Once I reach the office, I get to my tasks.

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that once more?

Unless you attend the workshop, you won’t understand many concepts of software programming even after taking the classes.

Father, Vasanth Academy creates a man an intelligent human being. Let you and me go to the free seminar on next Friday and gain full concept about Vasanth Academy.

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work

Nurse: Saline will continue all the time. And these medicines are to be purchased. I’ll come 3 to 4 times a day to give you medication. The doctor will come once daily.

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation

Related Vocabularies

in a short and clear way; for a short time
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
To a certain or considerable extent; very or completely.
in the recent past; not long ago

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