single
adjectiveUK /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/
US /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/
Only one, not more than one.
She has a single red apple in her bag.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not married or not in a romantic relationship.
My uncle is still single and lives alone.
3. A ticket for one person to travel in one direction.
He bought a single to London for the train ride home.
4. A song released on its own, separate from an album.
The band's new single is playing on the radio.
5. To choose one person or thing from a group.
The coach singled out the best player for praise.