Single
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Single is an adjective meaning Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
Meaning
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
More Meanings
- Not divided in parts.
- Designed for the use of only one.
- Performed by one person, or one on each side.
- Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
- (botany) Having only one rank or row of petals.
- Uncompounded; pure; unmixed.
- (obsolete) Simple and honest; sincere, without deceit.
Example Sentences
a single room
a single combat
The vase contained a single long-stemmed rose.
Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?
Word Forms
- singles
- singling
- singled
Synonyms for single
Depending on context, synonyms include lone, sole, solitary, unbroken, undivided, uniform.
Antonyms for single
Common opposites include album, married, double.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include only, lone, individual, sole, lonesome, solitary.
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