Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

single

Adjective/Noun
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
Definition
One or alone; not accompanied by others.
Examples
  • She chose to remain single to focus on her career.
  • There was only a single cookie left in the jar.
Meaning
The term ‘single’ refers to something that is one in number or is not joined with anything else. It can describe a solitary object, a person who is not in a relationship, or an individual item.
Synonyms
  • one
  • individual
  • lone