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UK
/sˈɪŋɡli/
]
[ US /ˈsɪŋɡɫi/ ]
[ US /ˈsɪŋɡɫi/ ]
ADVERB
-
one by one; one at a time
they were arranged singly -
apart from others
the fine points are treated singly
taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square
How To Use singly In A Sentence
- Wine lovers in the U.S. are increasingly describing their favorite vintage as molto buono, instead of très bon.
- But Labour's focus on abolishing child poverty is not, as he (deliberately) patronisingly claims, for the "aah" factor. Labourhome
- The language is amusingly flowery and the overall tone one of purposeful pleasure. Times, Sunday Times
- It is also her misfortune to have been saddled with an unappetisingly needy role. Times, Sunday Times
- The deadline for acceptance of the offer is Thursday afternoon, but both sides have claimed they have the upper hand in a takeover battle which is becoming increasingly bitter.
- It was growing increasingly obvious as I defended myself against her attack that she was simply toying with me, drawing out my technique as a schoolmaster draws recitations from his students.
- That extra tail-weight partly explains why the Octavia feels eager to point into a corner despite its soft and very comfortable springing, making it a surprisingly enjoyable car for a keen driver, apart from the overly snatchy brakes.
- Now, though, insurers find they are increasingly paying out for teenagers crashing expensive vehicles that they would not normally have the ghost of a chance of obtaining cover for.
- Philips is also exploring the potential of applying LED to help 'declutter' city streets increasingly obscured by a variety of elements, including lighting fixtures. WebWire | Recent Headlines
- And it is no longer the province of secularists and the left, but is increasingly fanned by religionists and the right.