English dictionary: words starting with one

pronoun

Referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

Usage examples:

Her mood changed from one of moroseness to one of joy

suffix

Forming nouns denoting various compounds, especially ketones.

Usage examples:

Acetone

cardinal number

The lowest cardinal number; half of two; 1.

Usage examples:

There's only room for one person

number

The number 1

Usage examples:

He had two slices and i only had one., she'll be one year old tomorrow.

idiom

In single file

phrase

Following each other in quick succession.

Usage examples:

One after another the buses drew up

idiom

First one person or thing and then another, followed by more

Usage examples:

He ate one chocolate after another until the box was finished.

idiom

Everyone

Usage examples:

The news of his resignation came as a surprise to one and all.

idiom

Only

Usage examples:

This may be your one and only opportunity to meet her., and now i'd like to introduce, the one and …

idiom

The same thing or person

Usage examples:

I was amazed to discover that mary's husband and jane's son are one and the same (person).

idiom

Slowly and carefully, doing just a little at a time

Usage examples:

He wanted to rush through the job, but i encouraged him to take it one step at a time.

idiom

One person or thing following another in order

Usage examples:

The children filed out of the bus, one by one.

phrase

A final drink before leaving a place.

Usage examples:

Police forces are saying don't have one for the road—have none for the road

idiom

Extremely unlikely

Usage examples:

Don't worry - the chances of anything going wrong are one in a million., thanks again - you're one …

idiom

Some time in the near future

Usage examples:

You're going to get into serious trouble one of these days.

idiom

A few

Usage examples:

I'd like to make one or two suggestions.

noun

A person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise.

Usage examples:

I've always said that if you can't go 2 for 10 from the field and still help your team win, you are…

phrasal verb

To react angrily, especially to someone who has done something unpleasant to you

Usage examples:

A youth club has bitten back at vandals by covering its roof with razor-sharp security wire.

idiom

At some time in the future

Usage examples:

I’d like to go to mexico again one day.

phrase

A final drink before leaving a place.

Usage examples:

Police forces are saying don't have one for the road—have none for the road

idiom

An alcoholic drink just before leaving

Usage examples:

Before i went home, she persuaded me to have one for the road.

noun

A race or competition that only one of the competitors has a real chance of winning

Usage examples:

This election has been a one-horse race right from the start.

noun

A joke or a clever and funny remark or answer that is usually one sentence long

Usage examples:

There are some very witty one-liners in the play.

phrase

Said to mean that you think someone is being unwise

Usage examples:

"i lent rhoda £100 and she hasn't paid me back." "more fool you - you know what she's like!", well,…

collocation

Feeling fear or worry about something, or about something bad that might happen

Usage examples:

I've always been afraid of the dark., he told a crowd of supporters: "i'm not afraid of anyone.", s…

adjective

Produced or happening only once

Usage examples:

The london store is stocking 12 exclusive, one-off designs., a one-off opportunity/chance, a one-of…

adjective

Used to describe something that is only available once or that will only happen once

Usage examples:

Take advantage of this one-time-only special offer!

adjective

Involving only one political party

Usage examples:

The country is effectively a one-party state.

noun

The 19th letter of the english alphabet

adjective

Not balanced or fair

Usage examples:

The book presents a one-sided view of history., it was a one-sided victory - we won 10-3.