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on a time

on a time prepositional phrase: once; on one occasion.

Prepositional phrase

  1. (archaic, dated) Once; on one occasion.

Questions about on a time

What does on a time mean?
On a time means once; on one occasion.
What part of speech is on a time?
On a time is a prepositional phrase.

Words near on a time in the dictionary

  1. on a stretch
  2. on a string
  3. on a sudden
  4. on a tear
  5. on a tight leash
  6. on a time
  7. on a whim
  8. on a wing and a prayer
  9. on a wonder
  10. on about
  11. on accident

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