Once
Pronunciation: /ˈwʌns/
Once (adv)
- At a single time in the past or future; not more than one time.
- In the past, during a period that is finished now.
- 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)
- 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.