single

[US]/'sɪŋg(ə)l/
[UK]/'sɪŋɡl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. one; unmarried; one-way
n. a hit in baseball; a one-way ticket; a person
vt. to choose
vi. to hit a single

Phrases & Collocations

single parent

single room

single occupancy

every single

single chip

single crystal

single day

single phase

single layer

single cell

single chip computer

every single day

single mode

single stage

single line

single component

single channel

single unit

single currency

single market

single step

single out

Example Sentences

a single piece of information

to live as a single person

Real-world Examples

I was a single male parent. She was a single female parent.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

We sold more singles than people sold albums.

Source: Rock documentary

Single malt? Have a seat, take a load off.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

What? So you're single? In Paris? - So single.

Source: Emily in Paris

Each command operates under a single commander.

Source: VOA Special May 2016 Collection

Physical, Newton-John's biggest single, came out in 1981.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

So then two bosoms and a single troth.

Source: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Love (Audio Version)

Yes. I should have a single with a balcony facing the courtyard.

Source: Crazy English Speaking Training Scene

Surprisingly, some of the bugs are also singled out for special treatment.

Source: Beautiful China

Capricorn, single, loves to travel and cook.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

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