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once
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- pronunciation:
- wuhns
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, conjunction, noun
- phrases:
- all at once, once and for all
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at one time in the past; formerly.
She was once a teacher. |
| definition 2: |
only one time.
He calls his mother once a month. |
| definition 3: |
even one time; ever.
Once a writer, always a writer. |
| definition 4: |
by only one degree or level.
a situation only once removed from disaster |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
former.
the once chairman of the committee |
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conjunction |
| definition: |
if ever; whenever; when.
Once you've told me I won't forget. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a single instance; one time.
When it comes to riding the ponies, once is never enough. |
| phrase: |
all at once, once and for all |
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