[wuhns] 
| 1. | at one time in the past; formerly: I was a farmer once; a once powerful nation. |
| 2. | a single time: We ate there just once. We go to a movie once a week. |
| 3. | even a single time; at any time; ever: If the facts once become known, it will be just too bad. |
| 4. | by a single step, degree, or grade: a cousin once removed. |
| 5. | former; having at one time been: the once and future king. |
| 6. | if or when at any time; if ever. |
| 7. | whenever; as soon as: Once you're finished, you can leave. |
| 8. | a single occasion; one time only: Once is enough. |
| 9. | all at once,
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| 10. | at once,
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| 11. | once and again, repeatedly: He has been told once and again not to slam the door. |
| 12. | once and for all, decisively; finally: Let's settle this problem once and for all. Also, once for all. |
| 13. | once in a while, at intervals; occasionally: She stops in to see us once in a while. |
| 14. | once or twice, a very few times; infrequently: I've seen her in the elevator once or twice. |
| 15. | once upon a time, at some unspecified past time, esp. a long time ago: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a prince and princess. |
