One Definition
one
adjective
- used of a single unit or thing; not two or more; "`ane' is Scottish"
- having the indivisible character of a unit; "a unitary action"; "spoke with one voice"
- of the same kind or quality; "two animals of one species"
- used informally as an intensifier; "that is one fine dog"
- indefinite in time or position; "he will come one day"; "one place or another"
- being a single entity made by combining separate components; "three chemicals combining into one solution"
- eminent beyond or above comparison; "matchless beauty"; "the team's nonpareil center fielder"; "she's one girl in a million"; "the one and only Muhammad Ali"; "a peerless scholar"; "infamy unmatched in the Western world"; "wrote with unmatchable clarity"; "unrivaled mastery of her art"
noun
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"
- a single person or thing; "he is the best one"; "this is the one I ordered"
"One" in song lyrics
See how one is used in real songs:
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"And how you move I'm prayin' that your the one"
10sion — Let's Get it On -
"Scenario one"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"With shorty, with a fresh one, yo I bless one"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
Words that rhyme with one
Usage tips for "one"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "one" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for one to find words that pair well.