Single - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɪŋɡl|  American pronunciation of the word single
Brit.  |ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word single

noun

- a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number (syn: ace, one, unity)

verb

- hit a single
the batter singled to left field

adjective

- characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing (syn: individual)
single occupancy
a single bed
- having uniform application
a single legal code for all
- not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective (syn: exclusive, undivided)
judging a contest with a single eye
a single devotion to duty

Extra examples

A single shoe was found.

It costs $10 for a single glass of wine!

A single serving of carrots

He earns $2,000 in a single week.

He hit a single to right field.

Do you want to play singles or doubles?

He singled to right field.

I don't see a single building around.

Some of the guests were married, but there were a few young singles too.

You have been singled out to represent the school.

He singled out technology as the core of the problem.

A single tree gave shade from the sun.

They won the game by a single point.

The changes in tax rates will benefit single people the most.

Is he single?

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: single
he/she/it: singles
present participle: singling
past tense: singled
past participle: singled
noun
singular: single
plural: singles
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