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one
01
the number 1
Examples
I have one book.
One
01
a piece of paper money worth one-dollar
Examples
He handed the cashier a one to pay for his coffee.
02
a single person or thing
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ones
one
01
used to refer to a single person or thing
Examples
One house on the street has a red roof.
one
01
having the indivisible character of a unit
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
1.1
being a single entity made by combining separate components
1.2
of the same kind or quality
02
(informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
03
indefinite in time or position
04
eminent beyond or above comparison
one
01
used to make general statements, express opinions, or provide advice without referring to specific individuals
Examples
One should always strive to do one's best.
