for one

adverb

as a particular one of several possibilities (Freq. 1)

- I for one feel very grateful

- her mother for one was worried

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for one

As at least one, albeit possibly the only one, as in I for one disagree

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Main Entry: ↑one

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for one phrase

used for emphasizing that someone is thinking or behaving in a particular way, even if other people are not

I for one do not like the idea of trying to sell second-rate goods.

Thesaurus: individuality and individual_synonym general words for groups of people_hyponym

Main entry: one

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used to stress that the person named holds the specified view, even if no one else does

I for one am getting a little sick of writing about it

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for one

: as an example

I, for one, disagree. [=I disagree]

There were many spelling mistakes in the essay. “There” for “their,” for one.

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Main Entry: ↑one

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for ˈone idiom

used to emphasize that a particular person does sth and that you believe other people do too

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I, for one, would prefer to postpone the meeting.

Main entry: ↑one_idiom

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for one — As the first of several possible examples; as one example. * /Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do not like cabbage./ Also used with similar words instead of one . * /Several materials can be used to make the box: plywood, for one; … Dictionary of American idioms
for one — As the first of several possible examples; as one example. * /Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do not like cabbage./ Also used with similar words instead of one . * /Several materials can be used to make the box: plywood, for one; … Dictionary of American idioms
for one — phrasal as one example < I for one disagree > … New Collegiate Dictionary
for one thing — {adv. phr.} As one thing of several; as one in a list of things. * /The teacher said, You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework. / * /The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked./ Compare: FOR EXAMPLE … Dictionary of American idioms
for one thing — {adv. phr.} As one thing of several; as one in a list of things. * /The teacher said, You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework. / * /The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked./ Compare: FOR EXAMPLE … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's money — {prep. phr.} Regarding one s endorsement or support; as far as one is concerned. * /For my money, the best candidate for Congress is Ms. Smith./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's money — {prep. phr.} Regarding one s endorsement or support; as far as one is concerned. * /For my money, the best candidate for Congress is Ms. Smith./ … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — also[on one s part] {adv. phr.} As far as you are concerned; the way you feel or think. * /I don t know about you, but for my part I don t want to go to that place./ Compare: AS FOR … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — also[on one s part] {adv. phr.} As far as you are concerned; the way you feel or think. * /I don t know about you, but for my part I don t want to go to that place./ Compare: AS FOR … Dictionary of American idioms
for one's part — phrasal as far as one s share or interest is concerned < for my part, I do not see that the difference is important Mary McCarthy > … New Collegiate Dictionary
for one's sake — {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with different possessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. * /For heaven s sake, where did you come from?/ * /For Pete s sake, look who s here!/ * /Well, for pity s sake, I wish you d told me sooner./ … Dictionary of American idioms

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