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SINGLE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Single.

How to pronounce single:

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Single - as an adjective

Being or characteristic of a single thing or person

Example: "Individual drops of rain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
individual

Used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals

Example: "Single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
double

Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual

Example: "Upon the hill stood a single tower"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
multiple

Not married or related to the unmarried state

Example: "Unmarried men and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unmarried

Single - as a noun

A base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bingle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
base hitsafety
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

Example: "He has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
1aceioneunity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
digitfigure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Single - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

Example: "An individual serving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
individual

Having uniform application

Example: "A single legal code for all"

Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective

Example: "Judging a contest with a single eye"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exclusiveundivided

Single - as a verb

Hit a single

Example: "The batter singled to left field"

Example Sentences

"I am not ready to mingle, I prefer to stay single."
"Being single has its own set of advantages."
"She is determined to remain single throughout her career."
"The conference is open to both singles and couples."
"I am going to a singles' party tonight."
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Word Game Points

Is SINGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, single is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SINGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SINGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, single is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SINGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SINGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, single is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SINGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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