Meaning of one in English

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Classifying Adjective
one
Definitions
1. used of a single unit or thing
Examples
- « not two or more »
- « 'ane' is Scottish »
Synonyms
- cardinal
2. being a single entity made by combining separate components
Examples
- « three chemicals combining into one solution »
Synonyms
- combined
Noun
one
Definitions
1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
Examples
- « he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it »
- « they had lunch at one »
2. a single person or thing
Examples
- « he is the best one »
- « this is the one I ordered »

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