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Onetime

(principally US) Former.

📖 Definitions of "Onetime"

adjective
  1. 1

    (principally US) Former.

  2. 2

    (principally US) Occurring or used in a single instance and then never again.

🔄 Synonyms of "Onetime"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
quondam(formal) Former; once; at one time.
formernounPrevious.
erstwhile(formal or literary) Formerly; in the past.
oncenoun(frequency) One and only one time.
sometimeAt an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Onetime"

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WordDefinition
oncenoun(frequency) One and only one time.
sometimeFormer, erstwhile; at some previous time.
erstwhilenoun(literary, law or India) Former, previous.
quondamnoun(formal) Former; once; at one time.
pastHaving already happened; in the past; finished.
formernounPrevious.
one-timeOccurring or used in a single instance and then never again.
one-offOccurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.
one-shotNeeding only a single attempt to become effective.
punctualPrompt; on time.
timelyDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
unique(not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
soleOnly.
onlyAlone in a category.
singleNot accompanied by anything else; one in number.
longtimeHaving endured for a long period of time.
lonenounSolitary; having no companion.
protegenounAlternative form of protégé. [A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).]
bonafideAlternative spelling of bona fide. [In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.]
portlySomewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

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