but once

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when 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

Example Sentences

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“I was really scared, but once it was happening, and once it was over, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what I want to do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"From a distance it looks like such an obvious 'yes, label AI music' but, once you zoom in, you realise it is a very complicated thing," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

These macroeconomic forces are important to investors, but once earnings season begins, investors have microeconomic data to parse through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

A final section uses a sort of metaphysical sleight of hand to blend the two eras, but once again something doesn’t quite connect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He had noticed that none of the other squadron commanders ever mentioned this secondary responsibility, but once Bull thought about it, he hunted about for a satisfactory solution.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

but once

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