once
/wʌns/one time
She called me once yesterday.
She made a single phone call to me yesterday.
Once is enough for me.
I only need to experience something one time.
Often used to indicate a single occurrence or a single attempt.
at some point in the past or future
I'll visit you once I finish my work.
I will go to see you after completing my tasks.
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom.
In the past, there existed a kingdom.
Used to introduce a narrative or to refer to an unspecified time in the past or future.
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💡Pro Tip
Conditional Use
'Once' can be used in conditional sentences to refer to a future time, e.g., 'Once you finish, we can leave.'
⚡Gold Rule
Single Occurrence
'Once' typically refers to a single occurrence or a single attempt.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'ones', from Old English 'ān', meaning 'one'. The adverbial use developed in Middle English.
📝Usage Notes
'Once' can refer to a single occurrence or an unspecified time. It is often used in conditional sentences to indicate a future time when something will happen.