single
Translation
single, unmarried
Examples
He is a single man.
He is a single man.
I wrote down every single word.
I wrote down every single word.
Can I have a single room, please?
Can I have a single room, please?
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) only one; not one of several He is a single parent.
((noun)) not married or in a relationship She is a single woman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sole, lone, individual; Antonyms: multiple, double, married
Etymology
From Latin 'singulus' meaning 'one, one by one'. It retains this core meaning of 'one'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'single' scoop of ice cream. It's just one, on its own.