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- pronunciation:
- sIng
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When there is only one of something, we call it a single thing.
There was a single slice of pizza left in the box, and Jason asked his dad if he wanted it.There was a single red sock in Evan's drawer. He didn't know where the other one went.- synonyms:
- one, only, sole, unique
- antonyms:
- multiple
- similar words:
- individual, odd, specific
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| definition 2: |
When we call something single, it means that it is made for only one person.
Cody has a small bedroom with a desk and a single bed in it.Kim and Michelle got a single serving of ice cream and shared it.- synonyms:
- individual, particular, personal, separate
- similar words:
- private
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| definition 3: |
If it rained every single day while you were on vacation, then it rained every one of the days. There was not one exception.
Aiden's dad walks their dog every single night, even if the weather is bad.My sister ate every single cookie in the box. She didn't leave even one for me.- synonyms:
- individual, particular
- similar words:
- alone, distinct, sole
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| definition 4: |
When someone is single, it means that they are not married.
My Aunt Carla is single, but my Aunt Helen is married.When my dad was single, he lived in an apartment with two of his friends.- antonyms:
- married
- similar words:
- divorced, separated
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| related words: |
different, only, separate |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
singles, singling, singled |
| definition: |
If you single out a jacket to buy, you choose a jacket from a group of jackets.
Ken's dad finally singled out a tie to go with his new suit.- synonyms:
- choose, elect, pick, select
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A single is one person or thing.
My brother got two scoops of ice cream, but I got a single.- synonyms:
- one
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| definition 2: |
In baseball, a single is a hit that allows the player get to first base.
The batter was when he it a single. |
| definition 3: |
A one-dollar bill is often called a "single."
I found two singles in my pocket. |
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