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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All of them will draw fuel from a single tank.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

He’s also worried about how levered exchange-traded funds, particularly those based on single stocks, could cause problems for markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The official statistics are essentially the number of people sleeping or about to bed down in the open air or in buildings not designated for habitation, such as car parks, on a single night.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

OCI has an astounding $553 billion backlog as of three months ago, over half of which is a single multiyear contract with OpenAI.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I have never seen such anger, such defiance compressed in a single moment.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

single

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