SINGLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

singly

adverb

ˈsiŋ-g(ə-)lē

Definition of singly

as in independently

without aid or support either singly or with the cooperation of other nations, we must do something about this pressing environmental issue

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Recent Examples of singly The revolutionaries’ own internal divisions left them to face the Austrian invasion singly. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026 My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly. — Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 The flowers, which appear both singly and in clusters, display the classic hybrid tea form. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs. — Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for singly

Adverb

These bivalve cancers have emerged independently at least ten times, with some even jumping species or crossing oceans.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Kennedy spoke for a 5-4 conservative majority to rule that corporations, unions and other groups were free to spend money independently to oppose or support candidates.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of independently

Adverb

Heat domes are sprawling areas of strong high pressure that act like a lid on the atmosphere, trapping heat underneath and squelching clouds and precipitation with their sinking air, resulting in thousands of excess deaths in Europe alone.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Given the going rate for starters, his annual salary alone could push past $21 million and blast the Thunder into the second apron.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of alone

Adverb

Unlike conventional drone operations, where individual aircraft are controlled separately, swarms are designed to allow multiple unmanned systems to coordinate, share information, adapt to battlefield conditions, and carry out missions collectively.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Conservative Member of Parliament Priti Patel separately criticized Burnham and Miliband over plans to proceed with the Chagos Islands agreement.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of separately

Adverb

Every pairing is created individually, tailored not only to the menu but also to each guest's preferences, experience and occasion.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Canned cocktails and individually bottled beverages are self-serve drink-station options that make party hosting that much easier.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026