Former
Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.
Once and for all and former are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Once and for all" instead an adjective "Former".
Nearby Word: formerly
Once and for all
Once and for all adverb - In a conclusive way.
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Synonyms for Once and for all
Former and once and for all are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Former" instead an adjective phrase "Once and for all".
Both terms in one sentence
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Unalaq and Tonraq battle later, with Unalaq winning and gloating that he'll keep Tonraq alive so that the latter can see the former win once and for all.
Source: The Resenter -
Yaha, one of the guardians of the Districts, openly admits at least three times during the boss fight that in the past, he had a crush on Urick, a former member of the Knights of the Seal, and that he made his pact with the gnomes in order to win Urick's love once and for all.
Source: Ho Yay / Video Games -
With the help of former Lance Assassin Athena, the Vault Hunters must now fight to destroy the Crimson Lance once and for all, and maybe even get some sweet loot while they're at it.
Source: Video Game / Borderlands
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