Synonyms

one-time

American

[wuhn-tahym] / ˈwʌnˌtaɪm /

Or onetime

adjective

having been as specified at one time; former.

my one-time partners.

Synonyms:

past, previous
occurring, done, or accomplished only once.

his one-time try at elective office.

one-time British

adjective

(prenominal) at some time in the past; former

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adverb

informal at once

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Etymology

Origin of one-time

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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An infusion of millions of dollars through one-time funding from California lawmakers will help narrow the gap for this fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stripping out certain one-time items, adjusted per-share earnings were 9 cents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Generally speaking, these loans are best used for consolidating debt or one-time purchases — not recurring payments.

From MarketWatch

Stripping out one-time items, earnings were 34 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stripping out one-time costs, earnings were 34 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

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