one
|one|
A1
/wʌn/
single unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ān', where 'ān' meant 'one'.
Historical Evolution
'ān' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'one'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a single unit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35