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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That has led to questions about whether any single musician could take charge, let alone a rising young star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

BTS also won "Song of the Summer" for their album's lead single SWIM, while label partners Katseye were dubbed "New Artist of the Year".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

MarketWatch: What is the single biggest mistake investors make when stocks start falling, and how do they avoid it?

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

This is a case of a single chatbot, in a single language, moving several inches per turn depending on how forcefully the user pushed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

To me this room with its single window looking into the alley was the heart of the home.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

single

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