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Definition
Example
one
I have been there once or twice.
first
one-fifth
twenty-one thousand
a book
one hundred kilograms
same
We are of the same family.
We rode on the same bus/train.
whole; all; throughout
I won't be home all day.
She cried the whole way home.
He was covered all over with grime.
He ate a full bowl of rice.
concentrated; whole-hearted; pure
pure wool
each
80 kilometres per hour
three meals a day
one apple for each
certain
one night
a certain day
another
Another name for cuttlefish is inkfish. / The cuttlefish is also/otherwise known as inkfish.
[used before a verb or an adjective, indicating the suddenness or thoroughness of an action or a change in the situation]
cannot see things all of a sudden
give (sb) a hard push
be startled
once; as soon as
She quivered at the mention of his name.
They fled at the first hint of trouble.
You can learn it in no time at all.
No sooner had he closed his eyes than he fell asleep.
get married as soon as one leaves university
[used in the middle of a reduplicated verb meaning a little, slightly]
sit down and think a bit
give a smile
have a look