once more

/wʌns mɔːr/
adverbBeginner
general

Again; one more time.

The teacher asked the student to read the passage once more to ensure understanding.

The teacher wanted the student to read the passage again to make sure they understood it.

After failing the test, she decided to study harder and take it once more.

She planned to retake the test after studying more.

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This phrase is commonly used to indicate repetition or a final attempt.

Collocations

try once moreattempt something againlisten once morehear something again

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Related Phrases

one more timephrase
again
for one more timephrase
one final time

💡Pro Tip

Encouragement

Use 'once more' to motivate someone to try again, especially after a setback.

Gold Rule

Repetition

'Once more' emphasizes a single additional attempt, not continuous repetition.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'once' (one time) and 'more' (additional), indicating repetition.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to encourage persistence or to indicate a final attempt.

Word Breakdown

once
one time
root
+
more
additional
root
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