Onetime — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈwən-ˈtīm/ one·time

Meaning & Definition of Onetime

Onetime (adjective)

  1. former, sometime
  2. occurring only once, one-shot

Onetime (adverb)

  1. formerly

Onetime (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. happening only once

    "with any luck, that was a onetime mistake"

    similar: one-off, one-shot
    related: nonce, inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, irregular, occasional
    opposite: frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady
    near: common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, cyclic, around-the-clock, constant, continual, hourly, round-the-clock, accustomed, chronic, confirmed, customary, habitual, inveterate, expected, annual, yearly

  2. having been such at some previous time

    "the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper"

    similar: erstwhile, former, late, old, once, other, past, quondam, sometime, whilom
    related: bygone, dead, defunct, departed, expired, extinct, gone, long-ago, vanished
    near: contemporary, current, extant, ongoing, present, present-day, coming, future, prospective, unborn

Onetime (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. at an earlier or previous time

    "an athlete who onetime competed in marathons on a regular basis"

    similar: erstwhile, formerly, once
    near: lately, recently, currently, now, presently

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Onetime

The most common words with a similar meaning to Onetime:

one-off, one-shot, erstwhile, former, late, old, once, other, past, quondam, sometime, whilom, formerly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Onetime

Words with the opposite meaning of Onetime:

frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady

Related Words for Onetime

nonce, inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, irregular, occasional, bygone, dead, defunct, departed, expired, extinct, gone, long-ago, vanished

Near Antonyms of Onetime

common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, cyclic, around-the-clock, constant, continual, hourly, round-the-clock, accustomed, chronic, confirmed, customary, habitual, inveterate, expected, annual, yearly, contemporary, current, extant, ongoing, present, present-day, coming

Origin & Etymology of Onetime

First known use: 1850

Frequently Asked Questions about Onetime

What does "Onetime" mean?

"Onetime" means former, sometime. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: former, sometime. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Onetime"?

Other words for "Onetime" include one-off, one-shot, erstwhile, former, late, old, once and other. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Onetime" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Onetime"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Onetime". Common alternatives include one-off, one-shot, erstwhile, former, late, old, once, other, past and quondam.

What is the opposite of "Onetime"?

Antonyms of "Onetime" include frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated and steady. Near antonyms include common, commonplace, everyday and familiar.

How do you use "Onetime" in a sentence?

Examples of "Onetime" in a sentence: "with any luck, that was a onetime mistake"; "the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper"; "an athlete who onetime competed in marathons on a regular basis".

Is "Onetime" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Onetime" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Onetime"?

"Onetime" is pronounced /ˈwən-ˈtīm/ and divided into syllables as one·time.

What is the origin of the word "Onetime"?

First known use: 1850.