Once
Adverb, Conjunction
UK
/wĘŚns/
US
/wĘŚns/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adv) : At one time in the past, or happening one single time.
(conj) : Used to show one action happens after another.
(conj) : Used to show one action happens after another.
Example
"(adv) : I met her once before."
"(adv) : She once dreamed of becoming a mentor, and that memory still motivates her to work hard today."
"(conj) : Once the rain stopped, they continued their journey without any delay or worry."
Explanation
Once is used to talk about something that happened one time or in the past. It can mean “one time only” or “at some time before now”. For example, he visited the place once before. People often use once when telling stories, sharing memories, or explaining rules. It can also be used to show that something will happen after another action is finished, such as “Once you finish your work, you can go outside”. The word helps show time and order in a sentence and is very common in daily conversation.