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individuallyseparately, rather than as a group; one by one

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: separately, rather than as a group; one by one

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/

Korean meaning: 개별적으로, 각각, 하나씩

Korean pronunciation: 인디**비**듀얼리

Example Sentences

  • The pizza slices were individually wrapped, which was great for my germaphobic roommate.
  • Students must complete the exam individually without any help.
  • The teacher spoke to each parent individually about their child's progress.

individually

ADVERB

//ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli//

separately, rather than as a group; one by one

individually concept
💡 Concept

Each student works individually during the exam.

individually rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Check each clue individually - what's actually there becomes visually clear!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootindividual
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'individuus' meaning 'indivisible' (in- 'not' + dividuus 'divisible'), combined with the suffix -al (relating to) and the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

🎵Rhyme

visuallymanuallyactually
visually
manually
actually

🔗Collocations

interview individually
individually wrapped
treat individually
work individually
assess individually

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza slices were individually wrapped, which was great for my germaphobic roommate.

Students must complete the exam individually without any help.

The teacher spoke to each parent individually about their child's progress.

😄 Fun example

My cats individually decided that 3 AM was the perfect time for a concert.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

separatelyindependentlyone by onesinglyalone

Antonyms

collectivelytogetherjointly

Related

individualpersonalprivatedistinct

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