English Explanatory Dictionary

singly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
  2. Individually; particularly; severally.
  3. Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed.
  4. Honestly; sincerely; simply.
  5. Singularly; peculiarly.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-singly.wav

Word forms

singly

Etymology

From Middle English senglely. Equivalent to single + -ly.

Synonyms

solo truthfully alone discretely unassisted truly oddly

Derived words

misfortunes never come singly singly even
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