Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

once in a way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.39 in modern English

Syllables: on-ce in a way
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Once in a while; occasionally; every now and then.

Example Sentences

"For the greater part of the time we were considerably above the sea, that took on a more vivid hue, more peacock freakings, for every yard we hung above it. Once in a way we got down to sea level, but only to mount again."

Questions

What does once in a way mean?: Once in a while; occasionally; every now and then.

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