One by one Meaning in English
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈwən
WUN by WUN
wˈɒn/ /bˈaɪ/ /wˈɒn
WON by WON
Definition
Used to describe people or things doing something or being dealt with individually, in a sequence, not all at once.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal situations. Often appears after a verb ('They left one by one'). Similar expressions: 'one at a time.' Do not confuse with 'one-on-one' (meaning direct interaction between two people).
Spanish: uno por unoPortuguese (BR): um por umPortuguese (PT): um a umChinese (Simplified): 一个接一个Chinese (Traditional): 一個接一個Hindi: एक-एक करकेArabic: واحدًا تلو الآخرBengali: এক এক করে - একে একেRussian: по одномуJapanese: 一人ずつ - 一つずつVietnamese: lần lượt - từng người một - từng cái mộtKorean: 하나씩Turkish: teker teker - birer birerUrdu: ایک ایک کر کےIndonesian: satu per satu
Example Sentences
The children entered the room one by one.
basic
Please come forward one by one.
basic
The apples fell from the tree one by one.
basic
The students gave their presentations one by one until everyone was finished.
natural
As soon as the clock struck midnight, the lights went out one by one across the city.
natural
If you try to solve your problems one by one, it won’t feel so overwhelming.
natural