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Commonsingle
The correct spelling is single.
How to pronounce single
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
nounIPA: /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
Say it like: Sin-gle
The correct spelling is single. A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B. For example: "The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album."
Usage Examples
“The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.”
“He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there.”
“I don't have any singles, so you'll have to make change.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
- 2.A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
- 3.One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
- 4.A score of one run.
- 5.A hit in baseball where the batter advances to first base.
verb
- 1.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.
- 2.To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.
- 3.To thin out.
- 4.(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.
- 5.To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.
adjective
- 1.Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
- 2.Not divided in parts.
- 3.Designed for the use of only one.
- 4.Performed by one person, or one on each side.
- 5.Not married or (in modern times) not involved in a romantic relationship without being married or not dating anyone exclusively.
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