Definitions

once

[wuhns] / wʌns /

ADJECTIVE

in the past; occurred one time only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly previously

STRONG

erstwhile late

WEAK

back back when bygone in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long-ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom

ADVERB

in the past; occurred one time only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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"I can't shower – I can manage a bath once a week and my wife washes my hair. She pushes me in a wheelchair to medical appointments."

From BBC

If you do already manage to fit in regular gym workouts, or a game of football once a week, you can stop feeling smug now.

From BBC

The latest emails once again lay bare Jeffrey Epstein's access to the heart of British high society.

From BBC

City have won just once in their last six league games, allowing Arsenal to recover from their own recent stumble.

From Barron's

Manchester United's cancelled penalty was logical once you know what happened.

From BBC