single
/ˈsɪŋɡəl//ˈsɪŋɡəl/noun
Definitions
A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
Antonyms:albumA popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
Example: The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Example: He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there.
Antonyms:marriedA score of one run.
verb
Definitions
To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.
Example: Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag.
To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.
Example: Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention.
To thin out.
(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.
adjective
Definitions
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
Example: Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?
Not divided in parts.
Example: The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.
Designed for the use of only one.
Example: a single room
Performed by one person, or one on each side.
Example: a single combat