one by one

adverb
UK: /ˌwʌn baɪ ˈwʌn/
US: /ˌwʌn baɪ ˈwʌn/

  1. Separately and in sequence, rather than all together; individually.

    1. The students entered the classroom one by one.
    2. The names of the winners were announced one by one during the ceremony, creating suspense.

  2. Gradually; bit by bit.

    1. One by one, the lights went out.
    2. One by one, the details of the plan emerged, revealing its complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "one by one" in English means: Separately and in sequence, rather than all together; individually., Gradually; bit by bit..

The phonetic transcription of "one by one" is /ˌwʌn baɪ ˈwʌn/ in British English and /ˌwʌn baɪ ˈwʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "one by one": "The students entered the classroom one by one.". More examples on the page.