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/ɔːns fɔːr ɔːl/ · once f·or all
adverb
  1. Used to indicate that something is done only once, and not repeated. She decided to quit her job once for all and start her own business.
  2. Used to indicate that something is done finally, after a long period of time. After years of struggling, he finally found success once for all.
noun
  1. A single, decisive action or decision. Her once for all decision to leave the company was a turning point in her career.
Did you know? The phrase 'once for all' is often used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of finality and decisiveness, emphasizing the idea that something is done only once and not repeated.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026