once more
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Definition
- Adverb:
- Again; one more time: Used to indicate that an action, event, or state is repeated or happens another time.
Usage
- The phrase "once more" is used to express repetition. It is synonymous with "again" and is often used for emphasis or in more formal or literary contexts.
- It typically modifies a verb, indicating the verb's action is repeated.
Examples
- Adverb:
- Let me explain the rules once more. (Let me explain the rules again.)
- The audience cheered, so the band played the song once more. (The audience cheered, so the band played the song again.)
- She read the letter once more before sending it. (She read the letter one more time before sending it.)
Advanced Usage
- "Once more into the breach": A famous literary phrase from Shakespeare's , meaning to bravely enter a difficult situation or battle again. It is used figuratively to encourage renewed effort.
- The project is failing, but we must go once more into the breach and try to save it.
- "Once more, with feeling!": A common directive in theater or music, asking for a performance to be repeated with more emotion or energy. It is used humorously in everyday situations.
- Your apology sounded insincere. Try it once more, with feeling.
Variants and Related Words
- Again (adv.): Another time; once more. This is the most common and direct synonym.
- One more time (adv. phrase): An informal phrase with the same meaning as "once more."
- Anew (adv.): In a new or different way; starting again. It can imply a fresh start rather than simple repetition.
- He began his life anew in a different country.
Synonyms
- Again
- One more time
- Over again
- Afresh
- Anew
Related Phrases
- Time and again / Time after time: Repeatedly, on many occasions.
- He has proven his loyalty time and again.
- Now and again: Occasionally; from time to time.
- She visits her old school now and again.
Adverb
- anew
- she tried again
- they rehearsed the scene again