single

(noun) a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base. Synonyms: bingle.

(noun) the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number. Synonyms: one, 1, I, ace, unity. Examples: "He has the one but will need a two and three to go with it." "They had lunch at one."

(verb) hit a single. Example: "The batter singled to left field."

(adj) being or characteristic of a single thing or person. Synonyms: individual (vs. common). Examples: "Individual drops of rain." "Please mark the individual pages." "They went their individual ways."

(adj) used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals. Synonyms: single (vs. double). Example: "Single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals."

(adj) existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual. Synonyms: single (vs. multiple). Examples: "Upon the hill stood a single tower." "Had but a single thought which was to escape." "A single survivor." "A single serving." "A single lens." "A single thickness."

(adj) not married or related to the unmarried state. Synonyms: unmarried (vs. married). Examples: "Unmarried men and women." "Unmarried life." "Sex and the single girl." "Single parenthood." "Are you married or single?."

(adj) characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing. Synonyms: individual, single(prenominal). Examples: "An individual serving." "Single occupancy." "A single bed."

(adj) having uniform application. Synonyms: single(prenominal). Example: "A single legal code for all."

(adj) not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective. Synonyms: single(prenominal), undivided, exclusive. Examples: "Judging a contest with a single eye." "A single devotion to duty." "Undivided affection." "Gained their exclusive attention."