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once and a while

once and a while is the misspelling of once in a while.

Meaning of once in a while

Adverb

once in a while (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.
    • I send her a note once in a while to let her know I'm thinking of her.

Questions about once and a while

What is once and a while the misspelling of?
Once and a while is the misspelling of once in a while.

Words near once and a while in the dictionary

  1. once a woman, twice a child
  2. once again
  3. once an adult and twice a child
  4. once an adult, twice a child
  5. once an awhile
  6. once and a while
  7. once and again
  8. once and away
  9. once and awhile
  10. once and for all
  11. once at a time

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