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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

It was not a red-card foul but once at the monitor the referee had to take the correct disciplinary action.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Then I discovered the da Vinci rhythm, which is to sleep for 15 minutes every few hours, but once I had an office job, I couldn’t just suddenly lie down at work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Wands allow them to see Remarkable things as well, but once the magic in the wand runs out, they lose any magical abilities.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

but once

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