What does single-handedly mean?
Single-handedly means Alone; without assistance; by oneself..
Single-handedly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
Alone; without assistance; by oneself..
Example Sentences
She single-handedly organized the whole event, and even set up all the chairs herself.
Charlie Chaplin, the poignant little tramp with the cane and comic walk who almost single — handedly elevated the novelty entertainment medium of motion pictures into art, died peacefully yesterday at his home in Switzerland[…]
“Despite the surge in prices weighing on their purchasing power, the U.S. consumer now appears to be single-handedly keeping the global economy afloat,” Paul Ashworth, an economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a note.
Synonyms for single-handedly
Antonyms for single-handedly
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- singlehandedly
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for single-handedly?
Common synonyms include alone, by oneself, by one's lonesome, on one's lonesome.
What is the opposite of single-handedly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use single-handedly in a sentence?
She single-handedly organized the whole event, and even set up all the chairs herself.
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