Definitions

at one time

ADVERB

formerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already earlier heretofore once

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a while back aforetime anciently away back back back when before before now before this down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future presently subsequently

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single 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

ADVERB

previously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already formerly heretofore hitherto long ago once then

STRONG

antecedently

WEAK

a while ago ahead ante away back back back when before beforehand erstwhile fore forward in advance in anticipation in days gone by in the past precedently time was until now

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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SpaceX investors will be able to sell more stock before the end of the year, though the lockup release will be staggered rather than coming at one time.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The firm, at one time considered the crown jewel of UK tech, was bought by Japanese company Softbank in 2016 before being listed in New York in 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Among the names the rumor mill has coalesced around at one time or another are Idris Elba, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

As AI models get larger, the need for memory is growing to support longer context windows, or the amount of data being processed at one time, Luria noted.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Maggie remembered that Elisha had at one time suggested she convert to Roman Catholicism.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

at one time

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