single
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
- A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.“The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.”
- One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.“He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there.”
- A score of one run.
verb
- To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.“Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag.”
- To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.“Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention.”
- To thin out.
- (of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.
adjective
- Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.“Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?”
- Not divided in parts.“The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.”
- Designed for the use of only one.“a single room”
- Performed by one person, or one on each side.“a single combat”
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Synonyms
lonesoleunbrokenundivideduniformavailableunmarriedonlyindividuallonesomesolitaryunvaryinguniquesui generisexclusivesingularseparatemateless