singly

[ sing-glee ]

/ ˈsɪŋ gli /

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adverb

apart from others; separately.

one at a time; as single units.

singlehanded; alone.

Nearby words

singlet, singleton, singletrack, singletree, singlish, singly, singsong, singspiel, singular, singular point, singularity

Origin of singly

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

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Examples 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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singly

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Examples from the Web for singly

British Dictionary definitions for singly

singly

adverb