Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for one

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 6.36 in modern English

Syllables: for one
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

As the first in a number of examples or reasons.

adv

As a single given example, often the most obvious or important one and almost certainly enough to sway the argument, of several reasons for something.

adv

As one person among other people who may not hold the same opinion.

Example Sentences

"I don't like this carpet – for one, it doesn't suit our lounge room at all and it's also much too expensive."
"I am ashamed of you, son. We do not condone theft or violence, Ryan. It is, for one, illegal, and may as such land you in jail or lead to other punishments."
"I know you may not agree but I, for one, think we should get rid of this unfair piece of legislation."
"Hart, for one, will not remember the night for Lambert's heroics. Morrison, not closed down quickly enough, struck his shot well but England's No1 will be aghast at the way it struck his gloves then skidded off his knees and into the net."

Etymology

A shortening of for one thing or for one person

Phrases

for you for someone for example for another thing

Frequently Paired Words

for you for someone for example for another thing

Synonyms

for one thing first of all

Questions

What does for one mean?: As the first in a number of examples or reasons.
Where does for one come from?: A shortening of for one thing or for one person

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