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once

Pronunciation: [/wʌn(t)s/]

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once: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use once in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “past time”

(adverb) refers to something that happened in the past, but only one time. It's like saying 'one time' in the past.

Example

I met her once at a party last year.

Example

I have never been to that restaurant even once.

Example

Did you visit the museum once when you were in town?

Context: “conditional”

(conjunction) used to express a condition or hypothesis, often implying a result or consequence that may or may not happen. It's like saying 'if... then...'

Example

Once you finish your homework, you can go play outside.

Example

I won't buy a new car once my old one stops working.

Example

What will you do once you reach the finish line?

Context: “frequency”

(noun) refers to a single occasion or instance and can be used to talk about a time in the past or in the future. It's like referring to a specific instance of something.

Example

I'll make an exception for you just this once.

Example

She never gave me a chance, not even once.

Example

Have you ever been late even once in your life?

Context: “order”

(adjective) expresses a one-time historical or past status or rank, often used to describe a person who held a particular position or achieved a specific accomplishment once in their life.

Example

He was a once-famous musician in the 80s.

Example

She was not just a once-published author; she continued to write many more books.

Example

Do you know any once-popular songs that have become classics?

How to pronounce once

Pronunciation: [/wʌn(t)s/]

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