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singlehandedly

/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪdli/

singlehandedly is the alternative spelling of single-handedly.

Meaning of single-handedly

Adverb

single-handedly (not comparable)

  1. Alone; without assistance; by oneself.
    • She single-handedly organized the whole event, and even set up all the chairs herself.

Questions about singlehandedly

What is singlehandedly the alternative spelling of?
Singlehandedly is the alternative spelling of single-handedly.
How do you pronounce singlehandedly?
Singlehandedly is pronounced /ˌsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪdli/.

Words near singlehandedly in the dictionary

  1. singlefooted
  2. singlefooting
  3. singlefoots
  4. singlehand
  5. singlehanded
  6. singlehandedly
  7. singlehandedness
  8. singlehanding
  9. singlehands
  10. singlehearted
  11. singleheartedly

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