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- pronunciation:
- sIng
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
only one.
a single idea- synonyms:
- lone, one, only, sole, solitary, unique
- antonyms:
- multiple
- similar words:
- individual, odd, specific
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| definition 2: |
designed for or pertaining to one person.
a single room. (Cf. double.)- synonyms:
- individual, particular, personal, separate
- similar words:
- private
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| definition 3: |
considered separately or individually.
every single event- synonyms:
- independent, individual, particular, separate, singular, specific
- similar words:
- alone, distinct, lone, sole
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| definition 4: |
being unmarried.
a single woman- synonyms:
- unattached, unmarried
- antonyms:
- married
- similar words:
- celibate, divorced, maiden, separated, widowed
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| definition 5: |
concentrated or undivided.
He gives single attention to his duties.- synonyms:
- concentrated, entire, focused, single-minded, undivided, whole
- similar words:
- specific
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| related words: |
different, only, separate, simple, solitary |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
singles, singling, singled |
| definition: |
to choose or select from others (usu. fol. by "out").
He finally singled out a tie to go with his suit.The scout singled her out as the best fielder.- synonyms:
- choose, cull, elect, opt for, pick, select
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
in baseball, to hit the ball 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, singleton
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| definition 2: |
an accommodation intended for one person, such as a hotel room. (Cf. double.)
- synonyms:
- studio
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| definition 3: |
in baseball, a hit that enables the batter to reach first base.
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| definition 4: |
(informal) a one-dollar bill.
- synonyms:
- one
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| definition 5: |
(pl., but used with a sing. verb) in tennis and other games, a match with one player on each side. (Cf. double.)
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