How to Use "Individual" with Example Sentences

individual (n): a single person separate from a group

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Used with adjectives:

"He was an outstanding individual."
(outstanding, talented, powerful, creative, wonderful, amazing)

"They were a group of like-minded individuals."
(like-minded, ordinary, unique)

"They only want qualified individuals."
(qualified, outgoing, intelligent, positive)

"She is seeking donations from wealthy individuals."
(wealthy, private)

"The police are looking for a particular individual."
(particular, certain)

Used with verbs:

"Each child should be treated as an individual."
(treated)

"Each individual varies in personality."
(varies, differs)

individual (adj): single or separate

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Used with nouns:

"We need to recognize each student's individual achievement."
(achievement, talent)

"Teachers cannot give each child individual attention."
(attention, help, training)