individually

Each on its own

Individually means one at a time, separately, or as distinct persons rather than as a group.

Each application is reviewed individually.

The word emphasizes treating items or people as separate cases rather than in bulk: The chocolates are individually wrapped.

We spoke to each witness individually.

alone

solitary

Existing alone, apart

one-by-one · apart · independently · solo · privately · personally · discretely · distinctly · severally · respectively

itemized

separately

In distinct portions

specifically · particularly · respectively · each · apiece · severally

personal

personally

As an individual matter

self-directed · self-determined · autonomously · independently · self-sufficiently · self-governed · empowered · freely

unique

distinctively

In a recognizable manner

idiosyncratically · characteristically · exceptionally · originally · differently · singularly · remarkably · notably · uncommonly · extraordinarily

Categories
Opposites
group versus singular action

individuallycollectively

As a whole group

together · jointly · en masse · in unison · cooperatively

specific versus general treatment

individuallycollectively

As a whole group

together · generally · as a whole · en masse · jointly

Phrases
Family

individual, individuals, individuality, individualistic, individualist, individualism, individualize, individualized, individualists

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G