single

/sˈɪŋɡə‍l/

/ˈsɪŋɡəɫ/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

single

[ADJECTIVE]

not in a relationship or marriage

synonyms : unmarried

antonyms : married

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

synonyms : individual

antonyms : common

2.1

no more than one in number

antonyms : multiple

2.2

used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals

antonyms : double

2.3

not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective

synonyms : exclusive

single(a)

undivided

2.4

having uniform application

2.5

characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

synonyms : individual

single(a)

Single

[NOUN]

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

synonyms : ace

one

unity

a hotel room for one person

a ticket that is valid for one person, one trip, or one use, whether it is for transportation or entry to an event or attraction

a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base

synonyms : bingle

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song

to single

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

hit a single

Examples

1. The ticket for the bus is valid for a single journey.

2. I was enjoying every single cut of marinated chicken, beef, and pork.

3. My siblings and I share a single bedroom in our house.

4. Not a single jot or tittle goes past the eye of the boss without her noticing.

Nearby words

single-breasted jacket

single-breasted suit

single bed

single cream