for one
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for one
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A shortening of for one thing or for one person
adverb
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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.
Similar: 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.
Translations
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adv as the first in a number of examples
| Español | en primer lugar, antes de nada |
|---|---|
| Português | em primeiro lugar, antes de mais nada |
| Français | premièrement, déjà |
| Italiano | prima di tutto, per prima cosa |
adv as one person among other people
| Español | por su parte |
|---|---|
| Português | pessoalmente, particularmente |
| Français | en ce qui concerne |
| Italiano | personalmente, almeno, per lo meno, perlomeno |
| Română | unul |
| Русский | ли́чно líčno |
Talk about this word "for one." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/for%20one. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. for one. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/for%20one "for one." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/for%20one.Cite this
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