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singly

 

[ ˈsɪŋɡli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a single manner; one by one; individually.

Synonyms

individually, one by one, separately

Examples of usage

  • He handed out the exams singly to each student.
  • She counted the coins singly to make sure she had the correct amount.
Context #2 | Adjective

used in a sentence

Alone; by oneself.

Synonyms

alone, independently, solitarily

Examples of usage

  • He preferred to work singly rather than in a group.
  • She enjoyed the solitude of the forest, walking singly through the trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "singly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 individualmente

🇮🇳 अकेले

🇩🇪 einzeln

🇮🇩 sendiri

🇺🇦 окремо

🇵🇱 pojedynczo

🇯🇵 単独で (たんどくで)

🇫🇷 individuellement

🇪🇸 individualmente

🇹🇷 tek başına

🇰🇷 개별적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل فردي

🇨🇿 jednotlivě

🇸🇰 jednotlivo

🇨🇳 单独地 (dāndú de)

🇸🇮 posamično

🇮🇸 einstaklega

🇰🇿 жеке

🇬🇪 ცალკე

🇦🇿 təkcə

🇲🇽 individualmente

Etymology

The word 'singly' originated from the Middle English word 'sengle', which came from the Old French word 'sengle' meaning 'alone' or 'single'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The adverb form of 'singly' dates back to the 16th century, while the adjective form has been in use since the 14th century.

See also: sang, sing, singe, singer, singing, single, singular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,981, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.