​. [only before noun] only one. He sent her a single red rose. · ​. enlarge image · ​. (of a person) not married or having a romantic relationship with somebody.

[countable] (British English) a ticket that allows you to travel to a place but not back again. How much is a single to York? I got a single to Birmingham.

[countable] a piece of recorded music, usually popular music, that consists of one song; the CD that a single is recorded on The band releases its new single ...

I. Sole, unaccompanied, individual; separate. I.1. In predicative use: Unaccompanied or unsupported by others; alone, solitary.

1[only before noun] only one He sent her a single red rose. · 2[only before noun] used to emphasize that you are referring to one particular person or thing on ...

There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb single, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

(in baseball) to hit the ball only far enough to be able to run to first base Davis singled to center field. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

Definition of single verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. single verb /ˈsɪŋɡl/ /ˈsɪŋɡl/. Verb Forms. present simple.

only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve something.

single-use adjective /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs/ /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs/ [only before noun] made to be used once only and then thrown away.