singly Definition
- 1one at a time; separately
- 2individually; one by one
Using singly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "singly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The items were packed singly.
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She greeted each guest singly.
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He counted the coins singly.
singly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for singly
- individually
- separately
- one by one
Origins of singly
from Middle English 'sengli', meaning 'separately'
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Summary: singly in Brief
'Singly' [ˈsɪŋɡli] means one at a time or separately. It is used to describe actions that are done individually or one by one, as in 'She greeted each guest singly.'
