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- pronunciation:
- sIng
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
only one.
He had only a single dime left in his bank.- synonyms:
- lone, one, only, sole, solitary, unique
- antonyms:
- multiple
- similar words:
- individual, odd, specific
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| definition 2: |
of or for one person.
He got a single room at the motel.- synonyms:
- individual, particular, personal, separate
- similar words:
- private
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| definition 3: |
considered as a separate or individual thing.
Every single person had a good time at the party.- synonyms:
- independent, individual, particular, specific
- similar words:
- alone, distinct, lone, sole
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| definition 4: |
not married.
My aunt is single.- antonyms:
- married
- similar words:
- divorced, separated, widowed
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| related words: |
different, only, separate, solitary |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
singles, singling, singled |
| definition 1: |
to choose or pick from others (usually followed by "out").
She singled out a dress to buy.- synonyms:
- choose, elect, opt for, pick, select
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| definition 2: |
to hit the ball in a baseball or softball game so as to reach first base.
After striking out three times, he finally singled. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one person or thing.
- synonyms:
- one
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| definition 2: |
a hit in baseball or softball with which the batter gets to first base.
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