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Single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

The meaning and definition of Single, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
  2. 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.”
verb
  1. 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.”
  2. 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.”
adjective
  1. Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
    “Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?”
  2. Not divided in parts.
    “The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.”
Synonyms lone sole unbroken undivided uniform available
Antonyms album married divorced taken widowed LAT

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