Definition of single - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
quantityone only, not multiple
- He bought a single ticket to the show..
2.
unmarriednot married or in a romantic relationship
- She has been single for three years.
3.
solitudeexisting alone or solitary
- He lived a single life in the mountains.
4.
undividednot divided in parts
- The single piece of fabric was uncut.
5.
plantTECH. having only one row of petalsTECH.
- The rose has a single bloom.
Noun
1.
marital statusunmarried person
- He remained a single well into his thirties..
2.
musicsong released individually or with few tracks
- The band released a new single last week.
3.
baseballTECH. US hit in baseball where the batter reaches first baseTECH. US
- She hit a single in the last inning.
4.
travelUK one-way ticket for a journeyUK
- I bought a single to London.
5.
sportsTECH. game with one player on each sideTECH.
- They played singles at the tennis court.
6.
sportTECH. UK score of one run in cricketTECH. UK
- He managed to get a single on the last ball.
7.
filmTECH. US shot of only one character in filmTECH. US
- The director wanted a single of the protagonist.
8.
technologyTECH. floating-point number with half the precision of a doubleTECH.
- The program uses singles for faster calculations.
Verb
1.
select onetr. choose one person or thing from a grouptr.
- The coach will single out the best players for the team..
2.
baseballintr. TECH. US get a hit that advances the batter one baseintr. TECH. US
- He singled to right field in the third inning.
3.
agriculturetr. TECH. thin out seedlingstr. TECH.
- Farmers single the seedlings to ensure proper growth.
Expressions with single
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song that becomes very popular and successful
Their latest hit single topped the charts for weeks.
choose one person or thing from a group
The teacher will single out one student for the prize.
not in a relationship and open to meeting new people
She is single and ready to mingle at the party tonight..
very much single with no romantic involvement
She is single as a dollar bill and enjoys her freedom.
express the same opinion as a group
The committee spoke with a single voice on the issue.
ask if someone has a romantic partner
Are you single, or are you seeing someone?
happening each day without missing any day
She calls her mother every single day.
narrow bed for individual use
The hotel room had a single bed.
room with one bed for one person
She booked a single room for her trip.
person raising a child without a partner
She is a single-parent working two jobs.
each one without exception
She checked every single item on the list.
all members of a group without exception
Every single one of the team members attended the meeting.
happens on all occasions without missing any
Every single time I call, you answer immediately.
having a value from 0 to 9
The temperature was in single digits last night.
having a value less than ten
The temperature was in single figures last night.
moving or standing one behind another in a line
The hikers walked in single file along the narrow path.
none at all
There was not a single person at the event.
man raising a child without a partner
He is a single father to two young boys.
queue of individuals arranged one after the other
The students lined up in single file for the assembly.
state of being unmarried or not in a relationship
He enjoys the freedom of single life.
woman raising a child without a partner
She is a single mother of two children.
raising children by one parent alone
Single parenting requires balancing work and home responsibilities.
punctuation mark used for direct quotes
Use a single quote to mark direct quotes within quotes.
building with only one level
They bought a single story house to avoid stairs..
Origin of single
Latin, singulus (one)
Terms with single included in their meaning
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single breath
single inhalation or exhalation of air
treat
single piece of sweet confectionery
beverage
single serving of a beverage
single
being a single, unspecified thing
single option
exclusively, without including others
united
in a single group or unit
drink
single serving of coffee in a cup
stationery
single sheet of paper
game
playing card with a single pip
bar order
single serving of this drink
publication
single edition of a publication
absence
no single thing
individual
single person or thing
singular
single in a particular situation
internet
single screen of content on a website
writing
distinct section of writing dealing with a single theme
type of apartment
apartment consisting of a single main room
disposable cloth
small moist cloth for single use
literal time
single second in time
absence
not a single person is present or involved
future time
a single day in the future not yet specified
past time
a single day in the past not specifically identified
from the set
referring to a single item or person from a group
social
referring to a single member of a group including the speaker
Examples of single in a sentence
A single rose lay on the table. He enjoys being single and independent. Many single people live in the city. She enjoyed her single existence in the quiet countryside. A single cabin stood isolated in the vast forest. He wore a single, unbroken chain around his neck.
The single sheet of paper was pristine. The daisy is known for its single petals. Gardeners prefer single flowers for their simplicity. She enjoyed her life as a single, traveling the world. Many singles attended the community event. She bought the latest single from her favorite artist. The single topped the charts for weeks. The player managed a single during the first pitch. His single brought the runner home. Could I have a single to Bristol, please? She booked a single for the early train. She won the singles match with ease. The tournament featured intense singles competitions. They ran a quick single after the edge. The batter turned a single into two runs. The single captured her emotional expression perfectly. He requested a single to emphasize the actor's reaction. The graphics engine processes singles efficiently. For memory optimization, singles are preferred. She will single out the top student for the award. The manager will single out the best proposal for the project. The rookie singled in his first at-bat of the season. She singled to left field, bringing in a run. Gardeners single the plants to promote healthy growth. They single the crops to avoid overcrowding.
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- French:seul, personne seule, ...
- German:einzeln, Single, ...
- Italian:singolo, brano, ...
- Spanish:único, persona soltera, ...
- Portuguese:único, solteira, ...
- Chinese:单一的, 单曲, ...
- Japanese:一枚, 独身者, ...
- Arabic:واحِد, غير متزوج, ...
- Hebrew:יָחִיד, רָוָק, ...
- Russian:один, холостяк, ...
- Ukrainian:один, сингл, ...
- Hindi:एक, अविवाहित व्यक्ति, ...
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