one

/wʌn/
adjective
  1. Being a single unit or thing; not two or more.
    • There is only one way to solve this problem.
    • He ate one cookie, not two.
    • I have one apple left.
  2. Used to emphasize a particular person or thing.
    • She is one talented musician.
    • It was one amazing trip.
    • That is one big dog!
  3. Forming a unity or whole.
    • They became one family after the wedding.
    • We are all one in our goal.
    • The team worked as one.
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noun
  1. The number 1.
    • She wrote the number one on the board.
    • He finished in first place, number one.
    • One plus two equals three.
  2. A single person or thing.
    • I need one of those pens.
    • She is the one I was talking about.
    • One of the students raised their hand.
pronoun
  1. Used to refer to a person in general; anyone.
    • One should always tell the truth.
    • One never knows what might happen.
    • If one tries hard, one can succeed.
  2. Used to replace a noun that has already been mentioned.
    • She wanted a blue dress, so she bought one.
    • He asked for a cookie, and I gave him one.
    • I don't have a pen, but you can borrow one.
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