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only one in number; one only; unique; sole.

of, relating to, or suitable for one person only.

solitary or sole; lone.

unmarried or not in a romantic relationship.

pertaining to the unmarried state.

of or noting a parent who brings up a child or children alone, without a partner.

of one against one, as combat or fight.

consisting of only one part, element, or member.

sincere and undivided.

separate, particular, or distinct; individual.

uniform; applicable to all.

(of a bed or bedclothes) twin-size.

(of a flower) having only one set of petals.

British.��of standard strength or body, as ale, beer, etc.

(of the eye) seeing rightly.

to pick or choose (one) from others (usually followed byout ).

Baseball.��

1. to cause the advance of (a base runner) by a one-base hit.

2. to cause (a run) to be scored by a one-base hit (often followed by in orhome ).

one person or thing; a single one.

an accommodation suitable for one person only, as a hotel room or a table at a restaurant.

a ticket for a single seat at a theater.

British.��

1. a one-way ticket.

2. a steam locomotive having one driving wheel on each side.

singles, people who are unmarried or not in a romantic relationship, especially if relatively young.

Also called one-base hit.��Baseball.��a base hit that enables a batter to reach first base safely.

(used with a singular verb)��singles, a match with one player on each side, as a tennis match.

Golf.��twosome.

Cricket.��a hit for which one run is scored.

Informal.��a one-dollar bill.

Music.��

1. a phonograph record, CD, or cassette usually having two songs.

   I probably won't buy the single.

2. one of the songs recorded on a single.

   a hit single.

3. a song released or promoted separately from the rest of the album to which it belongs.

   A viral video put that single back on the charts.

Textiles.��Often singles

1. reeled or spun silk that may or may not be thrown.

2. a one-ply yarn of any fiber that has been drawn and twisted.