individually
word · lemma: individual
Definition
When something is done or considered one person or thing at a time, without being grouped together.
Usage & Nuances
Used for emphasizing separation or handling one by one—common in instructions and formal contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'consider', 'package', 'treat', or 'wrap'. Not used for mass actions or group efforts.
Spanish: individualmentePortuguese (BR): individualmentePortuguese (PT): individualmenteChinese (Simplified): 单独地Chinese (Traditional): 單獨地Hindi: व्यक्तिगत रूप सेArabic: بشكل فرديBengali: আলাদাভাবেRussian: по отдельностиJapanese: 個別にVietnamese: riêng lẻKorean: 개별적으로Turkish: tek tek - bireysel olarakUrdu: انفرادی طور پرIndonesian: secara individual - satu per satu
Example Sentences
Please wrap the gifts individually.
basic
Each student was called individually to the office.
basic
You can buy these items individually or as a set.
basic
We talked to each witness individually before making a decision.
natural
They handled the complaints individually instead of as a group.
natural
The candies are packed individually for freshness.
natural