once

1. 1

   One and only one time.not-comparable

   • I have only once eaten pizza.
2. 2

   Formerly; during some period in the past.not-comparable

   • He was once the most handsome man around.
   • I once had a motorbicycle.
3. 3

   At any time; ever.not-comparableobsolete

   • If the facts once became known, we'd be in trouble.
4. 4

   One day, someday.not-comparableobsolete

   • The wisdom of God thought fit to acquaint David with that court which we shall once govern.
5. 5

   Multiplied by one: indicating that a number is multiplied by one.not-comparable

   • Once three is three.

syn. once · oncet · yance · wunst

ant. four times · often · thrice · twice

1. 1

   As soon as; when; after.

   • Near-synonym: immediately
   • We'll get a move on once we find the damn car keys!

1. 1

   Obsolete form of ounce.alt-ofobsolete