once only

ADVERB

once

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 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

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once only

Based on a strategy once only available to wealthier investors, these ETFs offer an attractive design feature: You get some equity exposure, while also collecting regular income.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Air travel was once only about dressing up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026

In the 1980s, it became the first country to deregulate its gambling industry, making it possible for slot machines - once only permitted inside casinos - to expand into licensed pubs and clubs.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2024

They are signs of hope and renewal where there was once only trauma and despair.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2024

I kept having second thoughts that pushed needles into my feet, and I stood and started to run back more than once only to stop short and talk myself back to the pines.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

once only

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