singly

singly
single ADJECTIVE 1) only one; not one of several. 2) designed or suitable for one person. 3) consisting of one part. 4) regarded as distinct from others in a group. 5) even one: not a single mention. 6) not involved in an established romantic or sexual relationship. 7) Brit. (of a ticket) valid for an outward journey only.
NOUN 1) a single person or thing. 2) a short record or CD with one song on each side. 3) (singles) a game or competition for individual players. 4) Cricket one run.
VERB (single out) choose (someone or something) from a group for special treatment.
DERIVATIVES singleness noun singly adverb.
ORIGIN Latin singulus.

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