once — one time only; on one occasion
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: one time only; on one occasion
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʌns/
Korean meaning: 한 번, 한 차례
Korean pronunciation: **원**스
Example Sentences
- I tried to diet once, but then I saw chocolate cake.
- Once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget.
- My phone battery was once at 100%, but that was three hours ago.
once
ADVERB//wʌns//
one time only; on one occasion
a young child takes a deep breath and blows out all the candles on their birthday cake in one attempt. The flames flicker and then go out completely as the child exhales. The birthday cake sits perfectly still with thin wisps of smoke rising from the extinguished candles. Family members around the table cheer and clap at the successful single blow. One parent reaches for a camera while grandparents smile warmly from their seats. something happening one time only on this special occasion
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Origin
고대 영어 'anes'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 'one(하나)'에서 파생된 단어입니다. 원래는 '하나의 시간에'라는 의미였습니다.
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“I tried to diet once, but then I saw chocolate cake.”
“Once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget.”
“My phone battery was once at 100%, but that was three hours ago.”
“Once the rain stops, we'll go for a walk.”
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