How to Use "Once" with Example Sentences

once (adv): one time

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Used with verbs:

"I once owned that house."
(owned)

"I met him once."
(met)

"It happened only once."
(happened)

"They scored once in the entire game."
(scored)

"I once knew a famous movie star."
(knew)

"I once helped the police catch a thief."
(helped, assisted, aided)

"I once wanted to be a professional athlete."
(wanted, hoped, wished)

once (adj): at one time; former

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Example sentences:

"A once famous movie star lives next door."

"The once famous athlete is now delivering pizzas."

"The once abandoned building is now a luxury mansion."

"The once homeless person is now a homeowner."