ones
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/wʌnz/
(one)
single unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ān', where 'ān' meant 'single' or 'only'.
Historical Evolution
'ān' transformed into the Middle English word 'oon', and eventually became the modern English word 'one'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single' or 'only', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a person or thing of a particular kind'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'one', referring to more than one item or person previously mentioned or easily identified.
The red ones are my favorite.
Synonyms
Pronoun 1
used to refer to people in general or to a specific group of people.
The ones who work hard will succeed.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39