Singly vs Entirely - What's the difference?
singly | entirely |
In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
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Individually; particularly; severally
Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed
Honestly; sincerely; simply.
(obsolete) Singularly; peculiarly.
To the full or entire extent.
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As adverbs the difference between singly and entirely
is that singly is in a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion while entirely is to the full or entire extent.singly
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Adverb
(-)- to make men singly and personally good
- to attack another singly
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Alternative forms
* entierly (chiefly archaic) * intirely (archaic or nonstandard)Adverb
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