Talk:once

I am interested in learning why the word 'once' is pronounced 'wuns' in english and not phonetically as onse. —This unsigned comment was added by 209.52.102.21 (talk • contribs) 2006-06-15 03:39:22.

Note from the etymology that it derives from Old English on, so it is not surprising that it is pronounced more like English "one" than a Latin root would have produced. Rod (A. Smith) 05:39, 19 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

Question:  In the same way that none is derived from one (literally "not one"), can it be said that nonce is at all derived from once (as in, "not once"?)?  If so, mewouldthenthinks that we should add nonce to the "Derived terms" section.  allixpeeke (talk) 04:23, 11 September 2019 (UTC)Reply

Used to categorize someone or something as having an enduring, eternal quality or status
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/once+and+future

--Backinstadiums (talk) 10:40, 24 June 2020 (UTC)Reply

Once will have to do. You can go just this once. 
The once capital of the nation.
https://ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=once

--Backinstadiums (talk) 08:51, 11 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

What meaning is used in Once a liar, always a liar? --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:20, 26 April 2021 (UTC)Reply