a single time

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

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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But since his emotional victory at Augusta National, McIlroy hasn’t won on tour a single time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A rather plain but sweet-looking species called the Philadelphia vireo wasn’t studied a single time during this 55-year period, according to the analysis.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

“I can’t recall a single time he evinced any stress,” Ira Reiner, an attorney who represented Archerd, recently told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

Though the law is quoted directly, the word "Comstock" doesn't appear a single time in the 920-page document.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024

Scoob can’t remember a single time he’s ever made G’ma truly mad.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

a single time

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