Single Definition
single
adjective
- being or characteristic of a single thing or person; "individual drops of rain"; "please mark the individual pages"; "they went their individual ways"
- used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals; "single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals"
- existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual; "upon the hill stood a single tower"; "had but a single thought which was to escape"; "a single survivor"; "a single serving"; "a single lens"; "a single thickness"
- not married or related to the unmarried state; "unmarried men and women"; "unmarried life"; "sex and the single girl"; "single parenthood"; "are you married or single?"
- characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing; "an individual serving"; "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; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention"
noun
- a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"
verb
- hit a single; "the batter singled to left field"
"Single" in song lyrics
See how single is used in real songs:
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"What is the meaning of lavish? Yo, I started with a single"
415 — Lavish -
"Keep Clinic mingle, peep the new single"
Above the Law f/ Enuff, Kokane — Gorillapimpin' -
"to even make em buy the god-forsaken single!"
Aesop Rock — Nickel Plated Pockets
Words that rhyme with single
Usage tips for "single"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "single" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for single to find words that pair well.