single
single
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "single"
IPA: /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
First syllable:
/sɪŋ/
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
/ɪ/ - short front unrounded vowel
/ŋ/ - velar nasal
Second syllable:
/ɡəl/
/ɡ/ - voiced velar stop
/ə/ - schwa (reduced vowel)
/l/ - alveolar lateral liquid
Word Form Variations
Singular: single
Plural: singles
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A solitary or individual item, person, or thing.
Synonyms: solitary, individual, unit, item, entity
Antonyms: multiple, plural, combined, collective
Verb
Definition: To select or choose one from among many.
Synonyms: select, choose, pick, isolate
Antonyms: combine, merge, unite
Adjective
Definition: Existing as a solitary or individual unit.
Synonyms: solitary, individual, lone, solitary, unattached
Antonyms: married, coupled, paired, multiple
Adverb
Definition: In a solitary or individual manner.
Synonyms: alone, separately, individually, by oneself
Antonyms: together, jointly, collectively
Examples of Use
Books
"He was a single man, living alone in a small apartment." (From a novel)
"The book is divided into single chapters for easy reading." (From a textbook)
Newspapers
"The single mother struggled to make ends meet." (From a news article)
"The company announced a single digit increase in profits." (From a financial report)
Online Publications
"How to find love as a single parent." (From a blog post)
"The single use plastic ban has had a positive impact on the environment." (From a scientific article)
Entertainment
Movie title: "The Bachelor" (Reality show about single men competing for a woman's love)
Song title: "Lonely" (Pop song about the feelings of being single)
General Public Discourse
"I'm still single and enjoying it." (Casual conversation)
"The single most important factor in this decision is safety." (Formal speech)
Note: These are just a few examples, and the word "single" can be used in countless other contexts.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Single
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
— Lao Tzu"One single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer."
— Gotthold Ephraim Lessing"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."
— Oscar Wilde"A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees."
— Amelia Earhart"A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows."
— Francis of Assisi"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."
— Mother Teresa"A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books."
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities."
— J.R.R. Tolkien"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory."
— W. Edwards Deming"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step."
— Naeem Callaway
Etymology
"Single" comes from an old English word called "singol," which meant "alone" or "solitary." This word itself came from an even older word, "sing," which meant "one."
So, "single" basically means "one by itself" or "only one." It's a word that has been around for a very long time, and its meaning hasn't changed much over the years.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Single
Common Phrases:
Single-handedly: Alone or without help
Single-minded: Focused on a single goal or idea
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Single-spaced: Typed with one line space between each line
Single-file: Arranged in a line with one behind the other
Single-entry: A system of bookkeeping with only one entry per transaction
Idioms with Synonyms:
A lone wolf: A solitary or independent person (similar to "a single soul")
A solitary soul: A person who prefers to be alone (similar to "a single soul")
To fly solo: To do something alone or independently (similar to "to go it alone")
Reason for Difficulty:
While "single" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idioms or phrases as some other words. This might be because it's a very straightforward word with a clear meaning, making it less likely to be used in figurative expressions.
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Source Information
Definition of single from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
