Pronunciation: /wʌns/

Definitions of once

adverb refers to a specific point in time or a specific situation in the past

Example Sentences

A1 Once upon a time, there was a little girl.

A2 I used to play soccer once a week when I was younger.

B1 Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

B2 I only visited Paris once, but I would love to go back again.

C1 Once you reach a certain level of success, it's important to stay humble.

C2 Having traveled extensively, I can confidently say that Paris is a city worth visiting more than once.

Examples of once in a Sentence

formal Once upon a time, there was a young prince who lived in a grand castle.

informal I remember once when we went to that new restaurant, the food was amazing!

slang Once I get my hands on that new video game, I'm going to play it all night long.

figurative Once you open up your mind to new possibilities, anything is achievable.

Grammatical Forms of once

past tense

once

plural

onces

comparative

more once

superlative

most once

present tense

once

future tense

will once

perfect tense

have once

continuous tense

is once

singular

once

positive degree

once

infinitive

to once

gerund

oncing

participle

onced

Origin and Evolution of once

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'once' originated from the Old English word 'anes' which meant 'one time' or 'formerly'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'once' has retained its original meaning of 'one time' but has also come to be used in various idiomatic expressions and phrases in modern English.