Unique

Unique means that whatever is being described is the only thing of its kind. Many people will add very, truly, absolutely, or other words before unique (i.e. That painting is very unique) in an attempt to make the object being described stand out even more. However, this is grammatically incorrect. Unique does not need and should not have any other modifying word (adjective) before it. The word unique should stand alone when describing something.

• Example: The actor portrayed Hamlet in a unique way.

Memorization tip: Remember, unique stands alone. By the nature of its definition, it is one of a kind.