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I read the page once.
What does Once mean?
Once means one time or as soon as.
Dictionary definition
One time, at some time in the past, or as soon as something happens.
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Once the bell rings, we line up.
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The word once can show time, sequence, or a single event.
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Once means one time or as soon as.
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WordOnce.
Partadverb, conjunction.
MeaningOnce means one time or as soon as.
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Synonyms
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one timeUse for something that happens a single time.
formerlyUse for something that was true in the past.
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