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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
once /wʌns/USA pronunciation   adv. 
  1. formerly:a once powerful nation.
  2. a single time:We eat out once a week.
  3. at any time;
    ever:If the facts once became known, we'd be in trouble.
  4. by a single step, degree, or grade:She's my first cousin once removed.

n. [uncountable]
  1. a single occasion;
    one time only:Once is enough.

conj. 
  1. if or when at any time;
    if ever:Once the news is out, they'll hunt us down.
  2. whenever;
    as soon as:Once you're finished, you can leave.

adj. 
  1. former;
    one-time:the once and future king.
Idioms
  1. Idioms all at once, suddenly:All at once it started to rain.
  2. Idioms at once:
    • immediately;
      promptly:left at once.
    • at the same time;
      simultaneously:They all sprang up at once.
  3. Idioms once (and) for all, decisively;
    finally:Let's settle this argument once and for all.
  4. Idioms once in a while, sometimes;
    occasionally.
  5. Idioms once or twice, a very few times;
    not frequently:I've only seen her once or twice.
  6. Idioms once upon a time, (used as an opening phrase to give the setting for a fairy tale or similar story in the distant, imaginary past):Once upon a time there was a giant.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
once  (wuns),USA pronunciation adv. 
  1. at one time in the past;
    formerly:I was a farmer once; a once powerful nation.
  2. a single time:We ate there just once. We go to a movie once a week.
  3. even a single time;
    at any time;
    ever:If the facts once become known, it will be just too bad.
  4. by a single step, degree, or grade:a cousin once removed.
  5. Idioms once and again, repeatedly:He has been told once and again not to slam the door.
  6. Idioms once and for all, decisively;
    finally:Let's settle this problem once and for all.Also, once for all. 
  7. Idioms once in a while, at intervals;
    occasionally:She stops in to see us once in a while.
  8. Idioms once or twice, a very few times;
    infrequently:I've seen her in the elevator once or twice.
  9. Idioms once upon a time, at some unspecified past time, esp. a long time ago:Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a prince and princess.

adj. 
  1. former;
    having at one time been:the once and future king.

conj. 
  1. if or when at any time;
    if ever.
  2. whenever;
    as soon as:Once you're finished, you can leave.

n. 
  1. a single occasion;
    one time only:Once is enough.
  2. Idioms all at once:
    • simultaneously:The children were running, screaming, and throwing things all at once.
    • suddenly:All at once the rain came down.
  3. Idioms at once:
    • at the same time;
      simultaneously:Don't all speak at once.
    • immediately;
      promptly:Tell him to come at once!
  • bef. 1150; Middle English ones, Old English ānes, origin, originally genitive of ān one; replacing Middle English enes, Old English ǣnes once, equivalent. to ǣne once (origin, originally instrumental of ān) + -es adverb, adverbial suffix; see -s1

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
once / wʌns/
  1. one time; on one occasion or in one case
  2. at some past time; formerly: I could speak French once
  3. by one step or degree (of relationship): a cousin once removed
  4. (in conditional clauses, negatives, etc) ever; at all: if you once forget it
  5. multiplied by one
  6. once and away ⇒ conclusively
  7. occasionally
  8. once and for all ⇒ conclusively; for the last time
  9. once in a while ⇒ occasionally; now and then
  10. once or twice, once and again ⇒ a few times
  11. once upon a time ⇒ used to begin fairy tales and children's stories
  1. (subordinating) as soon as; if ever or whenever
  1. one occasion or case: you may do it, this once
  2. all at once ⇒ suddenly or without warning
  3. simultaneously
  4. at once ⇒ immediately
  5. simultaneously
  6. for once ⇒ this time, if (or but) at no other time
Etymology: 12th Century ones, ānes, adverbial genitive of on, ān one
'once more' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
afresh - again - anew - encore - himself - insurance - over - recycle - reenter

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