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

The second company may have to learn essentially the same lesson independently, as may the third, fourth and fifth.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify.

— Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of independently

Adverb

Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent history alone should be enough for TCU to take the matchup serious and not overlook the Tar Heels.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of alone

Adverb

Sure enough, Heyward and Freeman headed south that day — still driving separately because of their differing morning routines.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter has separately learned that Lee reached a confidential settlement agreement with actor Mark Curry in 2015.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of separately

Adverb

On the first night of training camp, the Rams’ defensive line coach sat down with each of his charges individually and, among other topics, talked about Aaron Donald.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Aspirin is not recommended in teens, though doctors may individually recommend aspirin/caffeine combination products for migraines.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026