One: meaning, definitions and examples
1️⃣
one
[ wʌn ]
number
Being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single person or thing.
Synonyms
individual, only, single, sole
Examples of usage
- One apple fell from the tree.
- He is the one I was talking about.
informal
A joke or amusing anecdote, typically one forming part of a comedian's repertory.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always has a good one ready for any occasion.
- Let me tell you a funny one.
informal
Excellent or very favorable; popular.
Synonyms
excellent, outstanding, superb, top-notch
Examples of usage
- This restaurant is the one place you have to try.
- She's one hot ticket right now.
Translations
Translations of the word "one" in other languages:
🇵🇹 um
🇮🇳 एक
🇩🇪 eins
🇮🇩 satu
🇺🇦 один
🇵🇱 jeden
🇯🇵 一 (いち)
🇫🇷 un
🇪🇸 uno
🇹🇷 bir
🇰🇷 하나 (하나)
🇸🇦 واحد
🇨🇿 jeden
🇸🇰 jeden
🇨🇳 一 (yī)
🇸🇮 ena
🇮🇸 einn
🇰🇿 бір
🇬🇪 ერთი
🇦🇿 bir
🇲🇽 uno
Word origin
The word 'one' comes from the Old English word 'ān', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic 'ainaz'. It has been used as a number, a pronoun, and an adjective in various contexts throughout history. The concept of 'one' as a singular unit is fundamental in mathematics, language, and philosophy.