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SINGLE-HANDED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without help from others

Example:

a single-handed accomplishment

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

independent (free from external control and constraint)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Unsupported by other people

Synonyms:

single-handed; unassisted; unbacked

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unsupported (not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without assistance

Example:

I built this house single-handedly

Synonyms:

single-handed; single-handedly

Classified under:

Adverbs

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