Definitions

at one time

ADVERB

formerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already earlier heretofore once

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a while back aforetime anciently away back back back when before before now before this down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future presently subsequently

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

ADVERB

previously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already formerly heretofore hitherto long ago once then

STRONG

antecedently

WEAK

a while ago ahead ante away back back back when before beforehand erstwhile fore forward in advance in anticipation in days gone by in the past precedently time was until now

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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Among the names the rumor mill has coalesced around at one time or another are Idris Elba, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

‘It is the regular season, the Super Bowl and the playoffs all at one time.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

I could never drive the ball that far, but at one time, I sported a respectable 6 handicap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She did not usually say so much at one time.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

at one time

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