Definitions

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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Today’s models are extremely compute-intensive, particularly as they process more data; handle larger amounts of text, code, images, or other information in a single request; and take on more complex reasoning tasks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s to make sure no single headline, no single IPO, no single “this time it’s different” story can take it from you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Helix will provide infrastructure for AI hyperscalers, serving as a single coordination point for their data centers, power, and connectivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Green Dot has been handed a new group of far-behind students every single year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At the centre lay a single black stone tooth.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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