once

The word “once” has 1 syllable: once

It's pronounced as /wʌns/

What is synonym and antonym for once?

In the thesaurus, “once” has 49 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for once along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for once

a single time
already
as soon as
at one time
away back
back
back when
before
but once
bygone
dead
defunct
departed
earlier
erstwhile
expired
extinct
former
formerly
gone
heretofore
immediately
in the old days
in the olden days
in times gone by
in times past
instantly
late
long ago
long-ago
old
on one occasion
once only
once upon a time
one
one time before
one time previously
onetime
only one time
other
past
previously
quondam
sometime
this time
time was
vanished
when
whilom

Antonyms for once

after
coming
contemporary
current
currently
directly
extant
future
lately
later
now
ongoing
present
present-day
presently
prospective
recently
since
unborn

Meanings of once

adverb
1. (frequency) One and only one time.
2. (temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
3. Multiplied by one: indicating that a number is multiplied by one.
4. As soon as.
5. At a future time.
conjunction
1. As soon as; when; after.

Example Sentences

She visited the museum once before, but decided to go again.
Once the meeting is over, we can head to the restaurant.
I’ve once lived in a small town by the sea.
Once you finish your homework, you can go outside to play.
I will call you once I arrive at the station.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to once, such as: a single time, after, already, as soon as, at one time, away back, back.

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