adv
singly
Singly (adv) means Alone, with no one else present.
adv
1
Alone, with no one else present.
"They dragged themselves from the swamp singly, and in twos and threes, more dead than alive, mere perambulating skeletons, until at last there were thirty of us."
— Jack London (1906)
2
One at a time, each taken separately.
"to make men singly and personally good"
3
Acting alone, with no help from anyone else.
4
(archaic) In an honest and straightforward way.
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English senglely, and is equivalent to single plus -ly.
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Rhymes for singly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of singly?
"singly" (adv) means alone, with no one else present.
What is another word for singly?
Other words for "singly" include separately, severally, individually.
What is the opposite of singly?
The opposite of "singly" is multiply.
What are the different meanings of singly?
"singly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Alone, with no one else present; 2. One at a time, each taken separately; 3. Acting alone, with no help from anyone else.
