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Synonyms for single

Noun

1. single, base hit, safety, bingle
usage: a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
2. one, 1, I, ace, single, unity, digit, figure
usage: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"

Verb

1. single, hit
usage: hit a one-base hit

Adjective

1. single(prenominal) (vs. multiple), azygous, azygos, one(prenominal), one-man(prenominal), one-person(prenominal), one-woman(prenominal), lone(prenominal), lonesome(prenominal), only(prenominal), sole(prenominal), solitary(prenominal), one(prenominal), singular, unique, sui generis, unary, uninominal, one-member
usage: existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual; "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"
2. single (vs. double)
usage: used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals; "single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals"
3. unmarried (vs. married), single, divorced, mateless, unwed, unwedded, widowed, unmated
usage: not married or related to the unmarried state; "unmarried men and women"; "unmarried life"; "sex and the single girl"; "single parenthood"; "are you married or single?"
4. individual, separate, single(prenominal), unshared (vs. shared)
usage: characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing; "an individual serving"; "separate rooms"; "single occupancy"; "a single bed"
5. single(prenominal), uniform (vs. multiform), unvarying
usage: having uniform application; "a single legal code for all"
6. single(prenominal), undivided, exclusive, concentrated (vs. distributed)
usage: not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention"
7. single(prenominal), individual (vs. common)
usage: involved two individuals; "single combat"
8. separate, single(prenominal), individual (vs. common)
usage: individual and distinct; "pegged down each separate branch to the earth"; "a gift for every single child"
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