single

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not married or in a romantic relationship

“She’s single and looking for a new partner.”

2. noun

one person or thing

“There was only one person in the room, so it was a single.”

3. noun

a card or combination in card games that consists of one card

“The player’s single was enough to win the game.”

4. noun

a single note or sound

“The single note echoed through the empty hall.”

5. noun

a single item or instance

“The store had a single copy of the rare book left.”

6. noun

a single unit or entity

“The single unit of the factory was producing goods non-stop.”

7. verb

to make or play a single note or sound

“The musician singleed the high note on her saxophone.”

8. verb

to perform a single action or task

“She singleed the task of cleaning the entire house by herself.”

Synonyms

  • alone
  • individual
  • isolated
  • solitary

Antonyms

  • coupled
  • joint
  • married
  • together