Synonyms for

Singly

Verb / ˈsɪŋgli: / Another word for singly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Singly means one at a time or individually.

Synonyms & similar words

individually severally multiply onanindividualbasis separately onebyone individually alone separately solitarily solo solely distinctly sole unaccompanied apart solo only exclusively particularly uniquely distinctively specifically discretely specially

Example sentences

  1. He ate the cookies singly, one by one.
  2. She walked singly to the bus stop.
  3. The children lined up singly to receive their medals.
  4. The books were arranged singly on the shelf.
  5. Each student was called singly to answer the question.

Quotes

  • 'I may be alone, but I'm never lonely. I'm singly, not alone.' - Haruki Murakami
  • 'Life is a solitary cell whose walls are mirrors.' - Eugene O'Neill
  • 'Singly we go, slowly we go, and only we know.' - The Green Mile

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