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for once

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˈwʌns/ · UK /fə ˈwʌns/

for once means: On this occasion, unlike what usually happens.

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UNUSUAL EXCEPTIONB1

On this occasion, unlike what usually happens.

  • For once, I was early.
  • He agreed with me for once.
  • Can you be quiet for once?

Similar words: for a change

Common phrases: for once today, just for once

Questions about for once

What does for once mean?

On this occasion, unlike what usually happens.

What is for once in other languages?

Türkçe: bir kere olsun · Español: por una vez · Français: pour une fois · Deutsch: ausnahmsweise · Italiano: per una volta · 日本語: たまには

How do you pronounce for once?

In American English /fɚ ˈwʌns/; in British English /fə ˈwʌns/.

How do you use for once in a sentence?

For once, I was early. He agreed with me for once.

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