singly

adverb

sin·​gly ˈsiŋ-g(ə-)lē 

1

: without the company of others : individually

2

: single-handed

Synonyms

• alone
• independently
• single-handed
• single-handedly
• solely
• unaided
• unassisted

Examples of singly in a Sentence

The birds can be seen singly or in groups.

either singly or with the cooperation of other nations, we must do something about this pressing environmental issue

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States. —Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024

They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024

Almost every singly retailer offers significant Cyber Week discounts both in-store and online during this time. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

All four, singly or collectively, are fatal to the idea that presidential crimes — ranging from treason, bribery and insurrection to assassinations, torture and kidnaping — are shielded from prosecution. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

singly

adverb

sin·​gly ˈsiŋ-g(ə-)lē 

1

: by or with oneself : individually

2

: in a single-handed manner