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for one thing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˌwʌn ˈθɪŋ/ · UK /fə ˌwʌn ˈθɪŋ/

for one thing means: Used to give one reason or example when there are others too.

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Used to give one reason or example when there are others too.

  • I cannot go. For one thing, I am ill.
  • We chose this hotel because, for one thing, it was cheap.
  • For one thing, you have not finished your homework.

Similar words: for a start, firstly

Common phrases: for one thing, for one thing, money

Questions about for one thing

What does for one thing mean?

Used to give one reason or example when there are others too.

What is for one thing in other languages?

Türkçe: bir kere · Español: para empezar · Français: déjà · Deutsch: zum einen · Italiano: tanto per cominciare · 日本語: 一つには

How do you pronounce for one thing?

In American English /fɚ ˌwʌn ˈθɪŋ/; in British English /fə ˌwʌn ˈθɪŋ/.

How do you use for one thing in a sentence?

I cannot go. For one thing, I am ill. We chose this hotel because, for one thing, it was cheap.

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