one

Noun
  1. The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number (synset 113764713)
    "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"
    is a type of: digit, figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
    subtypes:
    • monad, monas - a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
    • singleton - a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
    same as: 1, ace, i, single, unity
  2. A single person or thing (synset 105878677)
    "he is the best one"; "this is the one I ordered"
    is a type of: unit - a single undivided whole
Adjective
  1. Used of a single unit or thing;
    Not two or more (synset 302193977)
    "`ane' is Scottish"
    similar to: cardinal - being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
    same as: 1, ane, i
  2. Having the indivisible character of a unit (synset 302487360)
    "a unitary action"; "spoke with one voice"
    similar to: united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
    same as: unitary
  3. Of the same kind or quality (synset 302071831)
    "two animals of one species"
    similar to: same - closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
  4. (informal) very;
    Used informally as an intensifier (synset 301682215)
    "that is one fine dog"; "a right fine day"
    domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
    similar to: extraordinary - beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
    same as: right
  5. Indefinite in time or position (synset 300706087)
    "he will come one day"; "one place or another"
    similar to: indefinite - vague or not clearly defined or stated
  6. Being a single entity made by combining separate components (synset 301333458)
    "three chemicals combining into one solution"
    similar to: combined - made or joined or united into one
  7. Eminent beyond or above comparison (synset 300507322)
    "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"
    similar to: incomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
    same as: matchless, nonpareil, one and only, peerless, unmatchable, unmatched, unrivaled, unrivalled

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