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Dictionary Entry

once

adverb

Find the meaning of the word once, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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At one time in the past; formerly.

Example Sentence

I once visited Paris during the springtime, and it was beautiful.

Usage Note

Used to refer to an event that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or to indicate the number of times something has occurred.