Meaning of one by one in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    one by one

    Definitions

    1. in single file

    Examples

    • « the prisoners came out one by one »
  2. 2. one piece at a time

    Examples

    • « she sold the plates by the piece »
  3. 3. apart from others

    Examples

    • « taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square »
    • « the fine points are treated singly »

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