CEFR A1

the one

noun phrase

Meaning

A person or thing that is uniquely suited or destined for a specific purpose or relationship.

Examples

Many people believe that everyone has a soulmate who is truly the one.
After testing every model in the store, I knew this specific laptop was the one for my needs.

Synonyms: match, soulmate, ideal, destined

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the one (A1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ðə wʌn

Definition

A person or thing that is uniquely suited or destined for a specific purpose or relationship.

Examples

Many people believe that everyone has a soulmate who is truly the one.
After testing every model in the store, I knew this specific laptop was the one for my needs.
She had been searching for the perfect house for months, and this cottage was finally the one.

Synonyms of the one

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