singly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb one by one; one at a time
- they were arranged singly
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adverb apart from others
individually; on an individual basis; one by one; separately; severally.
- taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square
- the fine points are treated singly
WordNet
Sin"gly adverb
Definitions
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Individually; particularly; severally; as, to make men .singly and personally good -
Only; by one's self; alone. Look thee, 't is so! Thou singly honest man. Shak.
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Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed; as, to attack another .singly At omber singly to decide their doom. Pope.
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Honestly; sincerely; simply. R. Johnson. -
Singularly; peculiarly. Obs. Milton.