in one case

Thân thiện

I ran into her in one case at the grocery store.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • On one occasion; one time: This phrase is used to indicate that a specific event or situation happened a single time in the past. It is synonymous with 'once'.

Usage

• The phrase 'in one case' functions as an adverbial phrase to modify a verb or an entire clause, specifying that the action or situation occurred on a single, particular occasion.
• It is typically used in narrative or descriptive contexts to relate a past event.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • I have only seen a shooting star in one case. (I have only seen a shooting star once.)
  • In one case, the experiment yielded unexpected results. (On one occasion, the experiment yielded unexpected results.)
  • She was late for work in one case last year. (She was late for work once last year.)

Advanced Usage

• 'In one case' can be used to introduce a specific, singular example within a broader discussion, often to illustrate a point or an exception.
  • The policy is generally effective. In one case, however, it caused a significant delay. (The policy is generally effective. On one occasion, however, it caused a significant delay.)

Variants and Related Words

• Once (adv): One single time.
  • I visited Paris once.
• On one occasion (adv. phrase): A more formal equivalent to 'in one case'.
  • On one occasion, he forgot his keys.

Synonyms

• Once: One single time.
• On one occasion: At one particular time.

Related Phrases

• In that case: Under those specific circumstances (different meaning, used for logical consequence, not frequency).
  • If you're not going, in that case, I won't go either.
• In any case: Regardless of the situation; anyway.
  • In any case, we should be prepared.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. on one occasion
   • once I ran into her

Từ đồng nghĩa

• once
• one time