for one
for one adverb: as the first in a number of examples or reasons.
Adverb
for one
- As the first in a number of examples or reasons.
- I don't like this carpet – for one, it doesn't suit our lounge room at all and it's also much too expensive.
- Synonyms:
- for one thing, first of all
- As a single given example, often the most obvious or important one and almost certainly enough to sway the argument, of several reasons for something.
- I am ashamed of you, son. We do not condone theft or violence, Ryan. It is, for one, illegal, and may as such land you in jail or lead to other punishments.
- As one person among other people who may not hold the same opinion.
- I know you may not agree but I, for one, think we should get rid of this unfair piece of legislation.
- Hart, for one, will not remember the night for Lambert's heroics. Morrison, not closed down quickly enough, struck his shot well but England's No1 will be aghast at the way it struck his gloves then skidded off his knees and into the net.2013 August 14, Daniel Taylor, The Guardian
Synonyms of for one
Origin of for one
A shortening of for one thing or for one person
Questions about for one
- What does for one mean?
- For one means as the first in a number of examples or reasons.
- What part of speech is for one?
- For one is an adverb.
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