Word: SINGLE
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Definition of SINGLE
- A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
- A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
"The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album."
- One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
"He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there."
- To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.
"Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag."
- To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.
"Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention."
- To thin out.
- Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
"Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?"
- Not divided in parts.
"The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate."
- Designed for the use of only one.
"a single room"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "single" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "single" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SINGLE:
- # the single effect
- # master of single
- # playing with single
- # in terms of single
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