Word ONCE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

once

🇺🇸 [wʌns]

Meanings

An adverb used to indicate a single time in the past or to describe something happening at one particular moment. It can also be used to emphasize the uniqueness of an event or action.

Examples

• I have only been to that city once.
• Once you finish the task, you can leave.
• She was once the fastest runner in the school.

Synonyms

formerly • previously • at one time

Antonyms

always • forever • continuously