singly

American  

[sing-glee] / ˈsɪŋ gli /

adverb

1. apart from others; separately.

2. one at a time; as single units.

3. singlehanded; alone.

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singly British  

/ ˈsɪŋɡlɪ /

adverb

1. one at a time; one by one

2. apart from others; separately; alone

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Etymology

Origin of singly

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

Example Sentences

Dark stars have a smoking gun signature, an absorption feature at 1640 Angstrom, due to the large amounts of singly ionized helium in their atmospheres.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

But change fees will be eliminated for passengers in the other three groups, who will also be able to buy extras such as seat selection and bringing a carry-on bag in bundles instead of singly.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

He does a fine job in the spotlight singly making the film an emotional journey for audiences and not just about gratuitous violence.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023

The singers came out, usually singly but sometimes in pairs or groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Padding silently over the cold ground from the north, separately, singly, came a number of armored bears—a large number, and among them was their king.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman