For once Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwəns
FER WUHNS
fˈɔː/ /wˈɒns
FAW WONS
Definition
Used to say that something unusual or different from the normal situation is happening. It often suggests that this is a rare or exceptional event.
Usage & Nuances
'For once' is typically used to highlight that a normal pattern is being broken, often with a sense of relief, irony, or complaint. Commonly at the start or end of a sentence: 'For once, he was on time.' Not used to mean 'one time' literally.
Spanish: por una vezPortuguese (BR): por uma vezPortuguese (PT): por uma vezChinese (Simplified): 就这一次 - 难得一次Chinese (Traditional): 就這一次 - 難得一次Hindi: एक बार के लिएArabic: لمرة واحدةBengali: একবারের জন্য - একবার অন্ততRussian: наконец-то - хоть разJapanese: たまには - 珍しくVietnamese: hiếm khi - lần này thôiKorean: 이번 한 번만은 - 드물게Turkish: bir kerelik - bu seferlikUrdu: ایک بار کے لیے - کبھی کبھارIndonesian: sekali saja - untuk sekali ini
Example Sentences
For once, the bus arrived on time.
basic
He cleaned his room for once.
basic
Can you listen to me for once?
basic
It feels nice to relax for once instead of working late.
natural
Just let me decide for once!
natural
Wow, you're early for once!
natural