B2adverbeducationwork
US/ˌɪn.dəˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.li/
UK/ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.li/
separately, one by one, and not as part of a group
In context
The teacher spoke to each student individually about their progress.
The tickets are sold individually or as a package for the whole week.
Each part is wrapped individually to stop it from getting scratched.
Words that go with individually
verb + adverb
- sold individuallyThe cups are sold individually.
- treat individuallyEach case is treated individually.
- wrapped individuallyThe sweets are wrapped individually.
- work individuallyStudents can work individually or in pairs.
- judge individuallyWe judge every entry individually.
adverb + adjective
- individually wrappedThe sweets are individually wrapped.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We will meet individual.Correct: We will meet individually.