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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

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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Words related to singly

separately, severally, apart, independently, one by one, particularly, respectively

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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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