ONCE
Dictionary entry overview: What does once mean? • ONCE (adverb)
The adverb ONCE has 3 senses:
1. on one occasion
2. as soon as
3. at a previous time
Familiarity information: ONCE used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• ONCE (adverb)
Meaning:
On one occasion
Synonyms:
in one case; once; one time
Context example:
once I ran into her
Meaning:
As soon as
Context example:
once we are home, we can rest
Meaning:
At a previous time
Synonyms:
erst; erstwhile; formerly; at one time; once
Context examples:
at one time he loved her / her erstwhile writing / she was a dancer once
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