One: meaning, definitions and examples

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one

 

[ wʌn ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A joke or amusing anecdote, typically one forming part of a comedian's repertory.

Synonyms

gag, joke, quip, wisecrack

Examples of usage

  • He always has a good one ready for any occasion.
  • Let me tell you a funny one.
Context #3 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: anyone, one's, oneness, oneself, onesie, only.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #17, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.