one
Of a period of time, being particularOf a period of time, being particular.
Recorded: Commander Keane, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Meaning
6 senses(not comparable)Of a period of time, being particular.
One day the prince set forth to kill the dragon that had brought terror to his father’s kingdom for centuries.
(not comparable)Being a single, unspecified thing; a; any.
My aunt used to say, "One day is just like the other."
(not comparable)Sole, only.
He is the one man who can help you.
The one male audience member at the concert is invited on stage.
More meanings 3
(not comparable)Whole, entire.
Body and soul are not separate; they are one.
(not comparable)In agreement.
We are one on the importance of learning.
(not comparable)The same.
The two types look very different, but are one species.
- used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
- having the indivisible character of a unit
- of the same kind or quality
- (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
Synonyms
13 synonyms- used of a single unit or thing; not two or more:1iane
- having the indivisible character of a unit:unitary
- (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier:right
- eminent beyond or above comparison:matchlessnonpareilone and onlypeerlessunmatchedunmatchableunrivaledunrivalled
Word family
1 related wordsSee also
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