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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sin•gle /ˈsɪŋgəl/USA pronunciation adj., v., -gled, -gling, n. adj. - only one in number;
one only; unique:[before a noun]a single example. - of, relating to, or suitable for one person only:[before a noun]a single room.
- the only;
lone:[before a noun]He was the single survivor. - unmarried:a single man.
- of one against one:[before a noun]single combat.
- made of only one part:a single lens.
- separate, particular, or distinct:[before a noun]I'll speak with every single one of you.
- uniform;
that applies to all:a single safety code. v. - single out, to choose (one) from others: [~ + object + out]to single someone out for special mention.[~ + out + object]to single out a hardworking employee.
n. [countable] - one person or thing;
a single one. - a room in a hotel, a bed, etc., for one person only.
- an unmarried person:The bar is for singles only.
- Informal Termsa one-dollar bill:Give me change in singles, please.
- Sport(in baseball) a base hit that allows a batter to reach first base safely.
- singles, [countable]pl. singles. a match or game with one player on each side, as a tennis match:A tough singles has just ended.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sin•gle (sing′gəl),USA pronunciation adj., v., -gled, -gling, n. adj. - only one in number;
one only; unique; sole:a single example. - of, pertaining to, or suitable for one person only:a single room.
- solitary or sole;
lone:He was the single survivor. - unmarried:a single man.
- pertaining to the unmarried state:the single life.
- of one against one, as combat or fight.
- consisting of only one part, element, or member:a single lens.
- sincere and undivided:single devotion.
- separate, particular, or distinct;
individual:Every single one of you must do your best. It's the single most important thing. - uniform;
applicable to all:a single safety code for all manufacturers. - Furniture(of a bed or bedclothes) twin-size.
- Botany(of a flower) having only one set of petals.
- British Termsof standard strength or body, as ale, beer, etc. Cf. double (def. 1).
- (of the eye) seeing rightly.
v.t. - to pick or choose (one) from others (usually fol. by out):to single out a fact for special mention.
- Sport[Baseball.]
- to cause the advance of (a base runner) by a one-base hit.
- to cause (a run) to be scored by a one-base hit (often fol. by in or home).
v.i. - Sport[Baseball.]to hit a single.
n. - one person or thing;
a single one. - an accommodation suitable for one person only, as a hotel room or a table at a restaurant:to reserve a single.
- a ticket for a single seat at a theater.
- British Terms
- a one-way ticket.
- Rail Transporta steam locomotive having one driving wheel on each side.
- an unmarried person, esp. one who is relatively young.
- Sport[Baseball.]Also called one-base hit. a base hit that enables a batter to reach first base safely.
- singles, (used with a sing. v.) a match with one player on each side, as a tennis match.
- Sport[Golf.]twosome (def. 4).
- Sport[Cricket.]a hit for which one run is scored.
- Informal Termsa one-dollar bill.
- Music, Sound Reproduction, Music and Dancea phonograph record, CD, or cassette usually having two songs.
- Music and Danceone of the songs recorded on a single.
- TextilesOften, singles.
- reeled or spun silk that may or may not be thrown.
- a one-ply yarn of any fiber that has been drawn and twisted.
- Latin singulus individual, single, (plural) one apiece, derivative of *sem- one (see simplex)
- Old French
- late Middle English (adjective, adjectival), Middle English sengle 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged distinct, particular.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged isolated.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unwed.
- 15.See corresponding entry in Unabridged select.
- 18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged individual.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj (usually prenominal)- existing alone; solitary: upon the hill stood a single tower
- distinct from other things; unique or individual
- composed of one part
- designed for one user: a single room, a single bed
- (also postpositive) unmarried
- connected with the condition of being unmarried: he led a single life
- (esp of combat) involving two individuals; one against one
- even one: there wasn't a single person on the beach
- (of a flower) having only one set or whorl of petals
- determined; single-minded: a single devotion to duty
- rare honest or sincere; genuine
n - something forming one individual unit
- an unmarried person
- a gramophone record, CD, or cassette with a short recording, usually of pop music, on it
- a hit from which one run is scored
- Brit a pound note
- US Canadian a dollar note
- See single ticket
vb - (transitive) usually followed by out: to select from a group of people or things; distinguish by separation: he singled him out for special mention
See also singlesEtymology: 14th Century: from Old French sengle, from Latin singulus individualˈsingleness n |