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singly

[ sing-glee ]
/ ˈsɪŋ gli /
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adverb
apart from others; separately.
one at a time; as single units.
singlehanded; alone.
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Origin of singly

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

singly
/ (ˈsɪŋɡlɪ) /

adverb
one at a time; one by one
apart from others; separately; alone
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