Meaning & Definition of word "One"

One

/wʌn/

1. The first number in the sequence of natural numbers, denoting a single unit.
- Example: I have one apple in my bag.
2. Used to refer to a single person or thing of a particular group.
- Example: She is the one I was talking about.
3. Indicating the same thing or person as previously mentioned.
- Example: The winner was the one who finished the race first.

1. A person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
- Example: If anyone needs help, one can ask me at any time.

●Old English 'ān', from Proto-Germanic '*ainaz', meaning 'one' or 'single'.

one in a million:

Someone or something that is very rare or unique.

one of a kind:

Something that is unique and cannot be found anywhere else.

one step at a time:

To proceed slowly and carefully.

one and done:

To complete something in a single attempt.

the one:

A romantic partner who feels uniquely compatible.

first:

The ordinal number indicating position before the second.

single:

Consisting of one part; not accompanied by others.

individual:

A single human being as distinct from a group.

Meaning: A person with exceptional qualities.

● Example Sentence: He's the one in charge.

Meaning: Used to refer to one's romantic partner.

● Example Sentence: I think she's the one for me.