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single

[sing-guhl] / ˈsɪŋ gəl /
ADJECTIVE
alone, distinct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individual lone original particular personal private separate simple sole special specific
STRONG
distinguished exclusive isolated loner one restricted secluded separated singular solitary
WEAK
especial exceptional indivisible not general not public odd only peerless rare singled out strange unalloyed unblended uncommon uncompounded undivided unique unitary unmixed unrivaled unshared unusual without equal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common general indefinite ordinary public together unimportant usual
STRONG
attached combined mingling sociable
WEAK
double married mixed united wed wedded
ADJECTIVE
not married
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divorced sole unmarried
STRONG
bachelor free loner separated solo
WEAK
companionless eligible living alone spouseless unattached unfettered unwed
Antonyms
WEAK
combined double married mixed together united wed wedded

Example Sentences

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Single older adults without adult children are particularly at risk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Single parenthood remains stigmatised in South Korea, leading most people to have children only within marriage.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The Integrated Genomics Operation and the Single Cell Research Initiative at MSK played key roles in the research.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

The prosecution was dealt with under the Single Justice Procedure - a fast-track system allowing magistrates to consider low-level criminal cases in private based solely on written evidence.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“Yes, yes. Single cell. Now, will you do it?”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer