one-on-one
/wˈʌnənˈɑn/
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: 6.10 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Involving direct communication or competition between two people.
Australian usage; Canadian usage; American usage
adv
In a one-on-one manner.
Example Sentences
- "Such one-on-one “swearing contests” are routinely decided in favor of law enforcement officers, but in this case the district court sided with the accused bank robber."
- "After several near misses, Van Persie finally reached three figures by turning in Walcott's cross before Jaaskelainen saved from Walcott when one-on-one."
- "Swedish striker Isak was also foiled by Ortega in a one-on-one opportunity shortly before half-time. If converted, that may have put the game beyond City's reach."
- "He was willing to go one-on-one with the District Attorney himself."
- "Why don't we play a little one-on-one until the others show up."
Usage
- Australian usage
- Canadian usage
- American usage
- Countable
- Uncountable