What is another word for once?
179 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɒns], [ wˈɒns], [ w_ˈɒ_n_s]
Once is a common adverb that refers to a particular moment in time, usually in the past. However, there are also many other words and phrases that can convey a similar meaning. For example, you can use words like formerly, previously, formerly, or in the past to replace once. Also, you can use phrases like at one time, in earlier times, in days gone by, or long ago to replace it. Alternatives for once can also include terms like once upon a time, in a past era, one time, or in a bygone era. Substituting synonyms for once can enrich your writing, making it more colorful and varied.
Synonyms for Once:
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adj.
• late • old- ageold ,
- cast-off ,
- castoff ,
- old fashioned ,
- olden ,
- oldfangled ,
- oldfashioned ,
- out of date ,
- time-worn ,
- wornout ,
- primeval .
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adv.
• anyway • all- once .
- a while back ,
- at time ,
- in former times ,
- olden days ,
- once up on a time ,
- once up on time ,
- once upon time ,
- time was ,
- used be ,
- water under bridge .
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n.
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- Since ,
- after ,
- beyond ,
- ensuing ,
- following ,
- in the course of time ,
- in time ,
- subsequent ,
- subsequently ,
- succeeding .
- erst .
- when .
Other synonyms:
- Aforetime ,
- Beforetime ,
- Whilom ,
- ago ,
- bygone ,
- hitherto ,
- immemorial .
- already ,
- backward ,
- earlier ,
- one-off ,
- previously ,
- unrepeatable .
- isolated .
- past .
- back .
Other relevant words:
• alone
• one time
• singular
• Other relevant words (adjective):
- EXER ,
- aforementioned ,
- erstwhile ,
- ex ,
- ex- ,
- former ,
- long ago ,
- long gone ,
- of yore ,
- frequency ,
- one time .
- Erewhile ,
- antecedently ,
- as of now ,
- at one time ,
- at present ,
- back when ,
- before now ,
- before this ,
- but now ,
- by now ,
- by that time ,
- by the time mentioned ,
- by then ,
- by this time ,
- down memory lane ,
- eons ago ,
- even now ,
- formerly ,
- in advance ,
- in anticipation ,
- in olden days ,
- in the olden days ,
- in the past ,
- just now ,
- of old ,
- once upon a time ,
- one-shot ,
- some time ago ,
- sometime ,
- until now ,
- up to now ,
- used to be .
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How to use "Once" in context?
Once was a time
When life was simple
We all had dreams
And we all believed in love
We all led happy lives
Until the moment
We lost our once
Now we're all alone
Fighting the battles
We once Vanquished
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Independent
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Proper noun, singular
when.
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Adverb
already, before, concurrently, even, eventually, ever, finally, immediately, just, now, only, previously, simultaneously, someday, sometime, sometimes, soon, sooner, still, subsequently, then, thereafter, therefore, twice, yet, Definitively, Since.
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Proper noun, singular
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