Once

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌns/

Once (adv)

  1. At a single time in the past or future; not more than one time.
  2. In the past, during a period that is finished now.
  3. Immediately after something happens; no delay.

Examples

  • I will call you once, and then I will wait.
  • We met once last year, and we still talk sometimes.

Once (conj)

  1. Used to show that one event happens and then another event follows.

Examples

  • Once I finished, I called you right away.
  • Once the meeting ends, we’ll send the report to everyone.

Once (conjunction)

Examples

  • We finished the task, once we had the tools.
  • She smiled once the problem was solved.

Once (adverb)

Examples

  • I visited the museum once.
  • She called once and then stopped.