Monday, 26 October 2020

Common errors in English: Usage of once and twice

 Once, Twice


Incorrect : I visited the place only one time or two times. 


Correct : I visited the place only once or twice.


Note: The expressions "one time' and “two times” are not used. Instead, we use “once' and “twice'. But the word “thrice' for “three times' is out-dated. However, 'at one time” means "formerly'. 

For example: 

At one time they were very close friends.


"At one time” can also be replaced by "once'. 


We can say:

Once they were very good friends.