single

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single

A single red rose stands in a clear glass vase on a wooden table.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Consisting of one only; individual and separate: "single" describes something that is one in number, not multiple or part of a pair or group.
    • Unmarried or not in a romantic relationship: "single" describes a person who is not married or in a committed partnership.
    • Designed for or used by one person: "single" refers to something intended for one individual's use.
    • Wholehearted or undivided: "single" can describe a focus or devotion that is concentrated and not shared.

  2. Noun:

    • An unmarried person: "single" refers to an individual who is not married.
    • A one-dollar bill: (Informal, chiefly US) "single" can mean a one-dollar note.
    • A base hit in baseball allowing the batter to reach first base: In sports, a "single" is a hit in baseball where the batter safely reaches first base.
    • A phonograph record with one song on each side: (Historical) A "single" is a record containing one main track.

  3. Verb:

    • To choose or distinguish from others: "Single out" means to select one person or thing from a group for special attention.
    • To hit a single in baseball: In sports, "to single" means to hit a baseball that allows the batter to reach first base.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She lives in a single room. (She occupies a room for one person.)
    • He has been single for two years. (He has not been in a romantic relationship for two years.)
    • There wasn't a single cloud in the sky. (There was not even one cloud.)
    • She pursued her goal with single-minded determination. (She pursued it with completely focused determination.)

  • Noun:

    • The apartment complex has many young singles. (It has many young, unmarried people.)
    • Can you break a twenty? I need some singles. (I need some one-dollar bills.)
    • He hit a single to right field. (He hit a baseball that allowed him to reach first base.)

  • Verb:

    • The teacher singled her out for praise. (The teacher selected her specifically for praise.)
    • The batter singled in the third inning. (The batter hit a single in the third inning.)
Advanced Usage

  • "single out" (phrasal verb): To select one from a group for special attention, often criticism or praise.

    • His work was singled out for its exceptional quality. (His work was specifically selected and praised.)

  • "single file": A line of people or things arranged one behind another.

    • The hikers walked in single file along the narrow path. (They walked one after the other.)

  • "single-handed": Done by one person alone; without help.

    • She completed the project single-handed. (She did it entirely by herself.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Singleness (n): The state of being single, unmarried, or undivided.

    • Her singleness of purpose was admirable. (Her undivided focus was admirable.)

  • Singly (adv): One at a time; individually.

    • The guests arrived singly. (The guests arrived one by one.)
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Sole, lone, individual, solitary, unmarried, unattached.
  • Verb: Choose, select, pick.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Single out: To choose or highlight one from a group.
    • They always single him out for the difficult tasks. (They always select him for the hard jobs.)
Related Idioms

  • Every single one: Emphasizing every individual member of a group without exception.

    • Every single one of you must participate. (Absolutely every one of you must take part.)

  • In single file: In a line, one behind the other.

    • Please line up in single file. (Please form a line one person behind the next.)
single

A single red rose stands in a clear glass vase on a wooden table.

Adjective
  1. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
    • judging a contest with a single eye
    • a single devotion to duty
    • undivided affection
    • gained their exclusive attention
  2. having uniform application
    • a single legal code for all
  3. characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing
    • an individual serving
    • single occupancy
    • a single bed
  4. not married or related to the unmarried state
    • unmarried men and women
    • unmarried life
    • sex and the single girl
    • single parenthood
    • are you married or single?
  5. existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
    • upon the hill stood a single tower
    • had but a single thought which was to escape
    • a single survivor
    • a single serving
    • a single lens
    • a single thickness
  6. used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals
    • single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals
  7. being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    • individual drops of rain
    • please mark the individual pages
    • they went their individual ways
Verb
  1. hit a single
    • the batter singled to left field
Noun
  1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    • he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
    • they had lunch at one
  2. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base

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