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Definition single in British English

single adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l/
1

only one

Example

We ought to be able to complete the work in a single day.

Example

The envelope contained a single sheet of paper.

Synonyms and related words
ontology type category
2

not married, or not in a romantic relationship

Example

Please state whether you are single, married, or divorced.

Example

Are there no attractive single men left?

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available common law de facto
3

designed for one person, or used by one person

Example

The room has two single beds.

Example

There is a supplement to pay for a single room.

Synonyms and related words
all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue
Example

Do we have to count every single penny we spend?

Example

Drugs are the single biggest cause of crime here.

Example

This is the biggest single issue facing older people.

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separate unconnected unrelated
5

the same for everyone

Example

We're paying a single rate for all workers, experienced or inexperienced.

Synonyms and related words
another equal equivalent
6

a single ticket is used for travelling to a place, but not for returning from it

Example

I'd like a single ticket to Dover.

Synonyms and related words
Apex boarding card boarding pass
Definition single in British English

Related Words

Words related to single:

bachelor (noun) not a single (phrase) not etc a (single) word () not one () single (adjective) single (noun) single (verb) single cream (noun) single currency (noun) single decker (noun) single file (noun) single market (noun) single out (phrasal verb) single parent (noun) single room (noun) single supplement (noun) single-breasted (adjective) single-handed (adjective, adverb) single-minded (adjective) single-parent family (noun) single-serve (adjective)