singly

[ sing-glee ]

/ ˈsɪŋ gli /

apart from others; separately.

one at a time; as single units.

singlehanded; alone.

Origin of singly

First recorded in 1250–1300, singly is from the Middle English word senglely. See single, -ly

They traveled in pairs or singly, and headed off to separate destinations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Dubai's Hollywood Hitmen |James Carroll |February 19, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
It was too late for him singly to attempt to rally the retreating troops.

The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74 |John Lothrop Motley
She did not wait to pick them singly but snipped off the laden twigs with scissors, avoiding thus the angry thorns.

The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work |Mary Rogers Miller
Lowlanders and highlanders, singly, in pairs and in strings, stamped the dust with feet shod in hoofs or in claws and pads.

Watched by Wild Animals |Enos A. Mills

A simple and lovely form for the Madonna's crown is the narrow golden fillet set with pearls, singly or in clusters.

The Madonna in Art |Estelle M. Hurll
On Cheapside and along Cornhill men were met together; some there were in bands with banners, and some singly.

Long Will |Florence Converse

singly

/ (ˈsɪŋɡlɪ) /

one at a time; one by one

apart from others; separately; alone