singly

[ sing-glee ]

/ ˈsɪŋ gli /

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adverb

apart from others; separately.

one at a time; as single units.

singlehanded; alone.

Origin of singly

First recorded in 1250–1300, singly is from the Middle English word senglely.See single, -ly

Words nearby singly

single whip, single wicket, single-wide, single wingback formation, Singlish, singly, sing out, Sing Sing, sing someone's praises, singsong, singspiel

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Example sentences from the Web for singly

They traveled in pairs or singly, and headed off to separate destinations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Dubai's Hollywood Hitmen|James Carroll|February 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It was too late for him singly to attempt to rally the retreating troops.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74|John Lothrop Motley
She did not wait to pick them singly but snipped off the laden twigs with scissors, avoiding thus the angry thorns.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work|Mary Rogers Miller
Lowlanders and highlanders, singly, in pairs and in strings, stamped the dust with feet shod in hoofs or in claws and pads.
Watched by Wild Animals|Enos A. Mills

A simple and lovely form for the Madonna's crown is the narrow golden fillet set with pearls, singly or in clusters.
The Madonna in Art|Estelle M. Hurll
On Cheapside and along Cornhill men were met together; some there were in bands with banners, and some singly.
Long Will|Florence Converse

British Dictionary definitions for singly

singly

/ (ˈsɪŋɡlɪ) /

adverb

one at a time; one by one

apart from others; separately; alone

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单词	singly
释义	singly [ sing-glee ] / ˈsɪŋ gli / SEE SYNONYMS FOR singly ON THESAURUS.COM adverb apart from others; separately. one at a time; as single units. singlehanded; alone. Origin of singly First recorded in 1250–1300, singly is from the Middle English word senglely.See single, -ly Words nearby singly single whip, single wicket, single-wide, single wingback formation, Singlish, singly, sing out, Sing Sing, sing someone's praises, singsong, singspiel Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for singly They traveled in pairs or singly, and headed off to separate destinations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Dubai's Hollywood Hitmen\|James Carroll\|February 19, 2010\|DAILY BEAST It was too late for him singly to attempt to rally the retreating troops. The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74\|John Lothrop Motley She did not wait to pick them singly but snipped off the laden twigs with scissors, avoiding thus the angry thorns. The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work\|Mary Rogers Miller Lowlanders and highlanders, singly, in pairs and in strings, stamped the dust with feet shod in hoofs or in claws and pads. Watched by Wild Animals\|Enos A. Mills A simple and lovely form for the Madonna's crown is the narrow golden fillet set with pearls, singly or in clusters. The Madonna in Art\|Estelle M. Hurll On Cheapside and along Cornhill men were met together; some there were in bands with banners, and some singly. Long Will\|Florence Converse British Dictionary definitions for singly singly / (ˈsɪŋɡlɪ) / adverb one at a time; one by one apart from others; separately; alone Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to singly separately, severally, apart, independently, one by one, particularly, respectively
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singly

adverb

Origin of singly

Words nearby singly

Example sentences from the Web for singly

British Dictionary definitions for singly

adverb

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