Meaning
One time only.
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Word origin
From Old English anes, from an meaning one, so once means one time.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- anes
Examples
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swimming .
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Where this fits
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 8: once, door, send and 7 more words.