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once - adverb, adjective, subordinating conjunction, and noun

 

Example: The once powerful nation now had no influence. adverb (modifying the adjective nation)

Example: We go once each week. adverb (modifying the verb go)

Example: He was the once and future king. adjective

Example: Once you finish, turn in your paper. subordinating conjunction

Example: Once is enough. noun

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