“One” vs. “Ones”: What’s the Difference?
Jul 12, 2023
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The difference between “one” and “ones”
- "One" refers to a single entity, while "ones" refers to multiple entities.
- "One" is often used to emphasize a unique or specific thing, while "ones" suggests a more general reference to a group of things.
- While "one" can be used both as a pronoun and a number, "ones" is only used as a pronoun indicating the plural of "one."
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What is the definition of “one” and “ones”?
One
- "One" is a singular pronoun used to refer to a single object or person.
- It is also used to emphasize the singularity or uniqueness of a particular thing.
- "One" is commonly used in expressions like "one of a kind" or "one in a million."
Ones
- "Ones" is the plural form of "one."
- It is used when referring to multiple objects or people that have been previously mentioned or implied.
- "Ones" may also be used to compare or contrast different items in a group.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“One” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
One
16,000,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- One thing that I've learned is that practice makes perfect.
- There's only one piece of cake left, so whoever gets it will be lucky.
- How would one get a ticket to this exhibition?
Ones
1,950,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The red shoes are nice, but I prefer the black ones.
- I prefer the red ones over the blue ones.
- Which books do you recommend? You've read many novels, so maybe you could suggest some good ones.
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