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single-handedly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial single-handedly has 1 sense
  1. single-handed, single-handedly - without assistance; "I built this house single-handedly"

Definitions from the Web

Term: Single-handedly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Description: In a manner in which a task or accomplishment is done by one person alone without assistance or help from others.

Example sentence 1: She single-handedly built the entire house from scratch.

Example sentence 2: The chef single-handedly prepared a seven-course meal for the entire party.

Example sentence 3: James single-handedly solved the challenging puzzle without any hints.

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Sense 2:

Description: Indicating that something is done or achieved by one dominant or influential person.

Example sentence 1: The CEO single-handedly turned the struggling company into a global success.

Example sentence 2: The coach single-handedly transformed the team into champions with their excellent training methods.

Example sentence 3: The artist single-handedly revived the dying art form and brought it into the mainstream.

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Sense 3:

Description: Referring to an action performed with only one hand.

Example sentence 1: Lucy managed to open the jar single-handedly, using only her left hand.

Example sentence 2: The skilled juggler can effortlessly juggle five balls single-handedly.

Example sentence 3: The pianist played a beautiful melody single-handedly, as the other hand was injured.

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