once

[wʌns]

once Definition

• 1. on one occasion or for one time only
• 2. at some time in the past; formerly

Using once: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "once" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have only been to Paris once.

• Example

  Once, I used to work as a teacher.

• Example

  Once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget.

• Example

  I will only say this once.

once Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for once

• formerly
• previously
• erstwhile
• one time
• one-off

Antonyms for once

• often
• frequently
• repeatedly

Phrases with once

• once and for all

  finally and completely

  Example

  Let's settle this matter once and for all.

• once in a blue moon

  very rarely

  Example

  I only eat fast food once in a blue moon.

• once upon a time

  used to begin a fairy tale or children's story

  Example

  Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a castle.

Origins of once

from Old English 'anes', meaning 'once, at once'

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Summary: once in Brief

The adverb 'once' [wʌns] refers to something that happened on one occasion or for one time only, or something that happened in the past. It is often used in phrases like 'once and for all,' meaning finally and completely, and 'once in a blue moon,' meaning very rarely.