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ONCE

(adverb, conj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Once.

How to pronounce once:

US

Once - as an adverb

On one occasion

Example: "Once i ran into her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in one case

As soon as

Example: "Once we are home, we can rest"

At a previous time

Example: "At one time he loved her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at one timeersterstwhileformerly

Once - as a conjunction

As soon as; when; after.

Example: "Once he is married, he will be able to claim the inheritance."

Example Sentences

"I only met him once in my life."
"I used to be good at tennis, but once I stopped practicing, I got worse."
"I'm not sure I can trust him once he broke his promise."
"He once told me a very interesting story."
"I went skiing once, but I didn't enjoy it."
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Word Game Points

Is ONCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, once is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ONCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ONCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, once is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ONCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ONCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, once is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ONCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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