one — the number 1
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number 1
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʌn/
Example Sentences
- My teacher gave me one homework, but it felt like one million problems!
- I have one brain cell left after studying for 10 hours.
- One piece of chocolate is never enough.
one
NOUN[/wʌn/]
the number 1
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'one' derives from Old English 'ān', which has roots in the Germanic language family. It traces back to the Proto-Indo-European base *oi-no-, representing one of the fundamental cardinal numbers found across all Indo-European languages.
Breakdown
ān (Old English form meaning 'single, alone') developed from Proto-Germanic *ainaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *oi-no- (one, unity).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher gave me one homework, but it felt like one million problems!”
“I have one brain cell left after studying for 10 hours.”
“One piece of chocolate is never enough.”
“There is only one Earth, so we must protect it.”
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