one
/wʌn/ adjective C2- Of a period of time, being particular. · One day the prince set forth to kill the dragon that had brought terror to his father’s kingdom for centuries.
- Being a single, unspecified thing; a; any. · My aunt used to say, "One day is just like the other."
- Sole, only. · He is the one man who can help you.· The one male audience member at the concert is invited on stage.
- Whole, entire. · Body and soul are not separate; they are one.
- In agreement. · We are one on the importance of learning.
- The same. · The two types look very different, but are one species.
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Reynolds then directed their attention to one of Miss Darcy, drawn when she was only eight years old.
Keep your money—keep it, I say;—one never has too much;—but, at the same time, my boy, I am as much obliged by your offer as if I took advantage of it.”
“Yes, but to be captain one must do a little flattery to one’s patrons.”
Nothing will give greater pleasure to all your old friends; and I know one down there behind the Saint Nicolas citadel who will not be sorry to hear it.”
Other matches
- one The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1 A1
- one One thing A2
- one To cause to become one A2
- one The digit or figure 1. C2
- one Used as a relative pronoun at the end of a rela... C2
- one Used at the end of a sentence to highlight the ... C2
- one A single. C2
- one up To outdo, to perform something slightly better ...
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