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The digit or figure 1The digit or figure 1.
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14 sensesThe digit or figure 1.
Eins
едини́цаjediníca
Used to briefly refer to a noun phrase understood by context
(US)A one-dollar bill.
I need some ones to make change.
A person or thing (having some specified characteristic or attribute).
A person with a tendency to do something.
He's not one for pulling his punches.
More meanings 11
Used to briefly refer to a noun phrase understood by context
A joke or amusing anecdote.
Did you hear the one about the agnostic dyslexic insomniac?
A question.
You already know, so you can answer that one yourselves
An alcoholic drink, especially a pint or can of beer.
I had a quick one after work
There’s nothing better than drinking a cold one when the weather’s boiling outside
A person or thing (having some specified characteristic or attribute).
Now, he's a curious one.
Well, well, well, it seems the silent one does have a voice, after all.
(colloquial)A particularly special or compatible person or thing.
I knew as soon I met him that John was the one for me and we were married within a month.
That car's the one — I'll buy it.
Used to briefly refer to a noun phrase understood by context
One o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
One run scored by hitting the ball and running between the wickets; a single.
The identity element with respect to multiplication in a ring.
едини́цаjediníca
Used to briefly refer to a noun phrase understood by context
An act of sexual intercourse.
Just a quick one before work
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
- a single person or thing
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