Synonyms for Single
Definition of 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"
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "single"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ace, divorced, exclusive can replace "single" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 14 alternatives available, "single" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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