Once and Perpetually

Once

Once adverb - At an earlier or previous time.

Perpetually is an antonym for once.

Perpetually

Perpetually adverb - For all time.
Usage example: a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions

Once is an antonym for perpetually.

Both words in one sentence

  • Perpetual Frowner Ryuko once even referred to her as a "perpetually frowning, caterpillar-eyebrow bitch."
  • Expressive Hair Chou, he of perpetually vertical Anime Hair, once claimed that he was so mad his hair stood on end.
  • Playboy Bunny Bud and Brandi of Wapsi Square once wore this sort of outfit during their perpetually drunk phase.
    Source: Playboy Bunny
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