Single ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Single ( adjective )

1. Being or characteristic of a single thing or person.
2. Not married or committed in a relationship.
3. Having no companion; alone.

Origin:

Middle english sengle, from old english sengle, from latin singulus one only; akin to latin sem- one.

Examples:

1. He was single and looking for love.
2. She was a single mother trying to raise her children alone.
3. The company is a single entity, not a conglomerate.
4. He was the single survivor of the plane crash.
5. She had a single goal in life, to be a doctor.

(As a verb)

Single ( verb )

1. Being or characteristic of a single thing or person.
2. Not married or committed in a relationship.
3. Having no companion; alone.

Origin:

Middle english sengle, from old english sengle, from latin singulus one only; akin to latin sem- one.

Examples:

1. He was single and looking for love.
2. She was a single mother trying to raise her children alone.
3. The company is a single entity, not a conglomerate.
4. He was the single survivor of the plane crash.
5. She had a single goal in life, to be a doctor.

(As a noun)

Single ( noun )

1. Being or characteristic of a single thing or person.
2. Not married or committed in a relationship.
3. Having no companion; alone.

Origin:

Middle english sengle, from old english sengle, from latin singulus one only; akin to latin sem- one.

Examples:

1. He was single and looking for love.
2. She was a single mother trying to raise her children alone.
3. The company is a single entity, not a conglomerate.
4. He was the single survivor of the plane crash.
5. She had a single goal in life, to be a doctor.