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each; one by one

1.Noun

  1. 1

    each; one by one

    Every single item that constitutes the whole of something.

    Korean definition: 전체를 이루고 있는 낱낱의 대상.

    • The teacher explained each math problem one by one, step by step.

    • The head chef personally prepared each of the ingredients that would go into the dish.

2.Adverb

  1. 1

    one at a time; separately

    One by one.

    Korean definition: 하나씩 하나씩.

    • Minjun put the photos into the album one at a time.

    • I checked every item one by one to see if anything was missing from the contract.

  2. 2

    singly; individually; one by one

    One person by one person.

    Korean definition: 한 사람씩 한 사람씩.

    • On graduation day, the teacher looked after each of the students individually.

    • Before leaving the company, he said goodbye to each employee individually.

  3. 3

    in full; fully

    In detail, one by one.

    Korean definition: 하나씩 자세하게.

    • My mother taught my younger sibling table manners thoroughly, one thing at a time.

    • Manager Kim told the new employees everything about company life in full detail.

  4. 4

    in everything; in every case

    Every time, with a lot of conditions, excuses, etc.

    Korean definition: 여러 가지 조건에 그때그때마다.

    • Because we gave in to every one of the child's whims, the child developed bad habits.

    • Due to a lack of budget, the president could not meet every one of the employees' demands.