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singly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋ.ɡli/

adv

Etymology: From Middle English senglely. Equivalent to single + -ly.

  1. In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.

    Singly, they are every one a representation or appearance of some quality, or other accident of a body without us, which is commonly called an object.

    The cross, reared now above all other objects, and standing singly out against the sky, was greeted with a burst of delight; […

  2. Individually; particularly; severally.

    to make men singly and personally good

    Ursula saw that now Bella Watson's chance meetings with him had to be strategically and singly planned by Bella, whose wifely attentions to the bereaved man were markedly meaning.

  3. Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed.

    to attack another singly

  4. Honestly; sincerely; simply.
  5. Singularly; peculiarly.