Meaning of single(a) in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   single(a)

   Definitions

   1. characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

   Examples

   • « an individual serving »
   • « separate rooms »
   • « single occupancy »
   • « a single bed »

   Synonyms

   • unshared
2. 2. having uniform application

   Examples

   • « a single legal code for all »

   Synonyms

   • uniform
   • unvarying
3. 3. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective

   Examples

   • « judging a contest with a single eye »
   • « a single devotion to duty »
   • « undivided affection »
   • « gained their exclusive attention »

   Synonyms

   • concentrated
4. 4. involved two individuals

   Examples

   • « single combat »

   Synonyms

   • individual
5. 5. individual and distinct

   Examples

   • « pegged down each separate branch to the earth »
   • « a gift for every single child »

   Synonyms

   • individual

6. Qualitative Adjective

   single(a)

   Definitions

   1. existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual

   Examples

   • « upon the hill stood a single tower »
   • « had but a single thought which was to escape »
   • « a single survivor »
   • « a single serving »
   • « a single lens »
   • « a single thickness »

   Synonyms

   • azygous
   • azygos
   • one(a)
   • one-man(a)
   • one-person(a)
   • one-woman(a)
   • lone(a)
   • lonesome(a)
   • only(a)
   • sole(a)
   • solitary(a)
   • one(a)
   • singular
   • unique
   • sui generis
   • unary
   • uninominal
   • one-member

   Antonyms

   • multiple