ALL meanings of once in a while
once in a while
O o - adverb once in a while at one time in the past; formerly: I was a farmer once; a once powerful nation. 1
- adverb once in a while a single time: We ate there just once. We go to a movie once a week. 1
- adverb once in a while even a single time; at any time; ever: If the facts once become known, it will be just too bad. 1
- adverb once in a while by a single step, degree, or grade: a cousin once removed. 1
- adjective once in a while former; having at one time been: the once and future king. 1
- noun once in a while a single occasion; one time only: Once is enough. 1
- idioms once in a while all at once, simultaneously: The children were running, screaming, and throwing things all at once. suddenly: All at once the rain came down. 1
- idioms once in a while at once, at the same time; simultaneously: Don't all speak at once. immediately; promptly: Tell him to come at once! 1
- idioms once in a while once and again, repeatedly: He has been told once and again not to slam the door. 1
- idioms once in a while once and for all, decisively; finally: Let's settle this problem once and for all. Also, once for all. 1
- idioms once in a while once in a while, at intervals; occasionally: She stops in to see us once in a while. 1
- idioms once in a while once or twice, a very few times; infrequently: I've seen her in the elevator once or twice. 1
- idioms once in a while once upon a time, at some unspecified past time, especially a long time ago: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a prince and princess. 1
- adverb once in a while occasionally 1
- phrase once in a while If something happens once in a while, it happens sometimes, but not very often. 0
- noun once in a while occasionally; now and then 0
- noun once in a while now and then; occasionally 0