One (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Unity
• 1
• I
• Ace
• Single

Hypernyms

• Figure

Hyponyms

• Monas

Meaning ²

A single person or thing; "he is the best one"; "this is the one I ordered".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• He is the best one to fix this computer.
• This is the one I ordered from the catalog last week.
• Which one do you want to eat for dessert?
• She is the one who always arrives late to meetings.
• The one on the left is the most expensive option.