What does "The one" mean?

the perfect romantic partner

Synonym: the right one Opposite: the wrong one

"The one" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I mean, not if you're sure she's the one.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E17

Well, we're taking it slow, but she is definitely the one.

— Desperate Housewives S1E20

The one before that said she loved me... but wasn't sure I was the one.

— Emily in Paris S3E9

This is it. Yeah, this is the one.

— Friends S7E17

SO IS YOUR ESCORT THE ONE?

— Gilmore Girls S2E6

He's the one i wanna marry.

— Gossip Girl S1E8

How did you know Derek was the one?

— Grey's Anatomy S3E4

I was so sure stella was the one.

— How I Met Your Mother S4E6

"The one" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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