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- [sing-guh l]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl/
- /ˈsɪŋ.ɡl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sing-guh l]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl/
Definitions of singles word
- adjective singles only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example. 1
- adjective singles of, relating to, or suitable for one person only: a single room. 1
- adjective singles solitary or sole; lone: He was the single survivor. 1
- adjective singles unmarried or not in a romantic relationship: a single man. 1
- adjective singles pertaining to the unmarried state: the single life. 1
- adjective singles of or noting a parent who brings up a child or children alone, without a partner. 1
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Origin of singles
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; late Middle English (adj.), Middle English sengle < Old French < Latin singulus individual, single (usually in the plural singuli one apiece), derivative of *sem- one (see simplex)
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Parts of speech for Singles
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
singles popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
singles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for singles
noun singles
adjective singles
- bachelors — Plural form of bachelor.
- diacritics — Plural form of diacritic.
- differentials — Plural form of differential.
- eligibles — Plural form of eligible.
- exclusives — Plural form of exclusive.
Antonyms for singles
noun singles
adjective singles
- complexes — Plural form of complex.
- conglomerates — anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements.
- conjuncts — Plural form of conjunct.
- joints — Plural form of joint.
- manifolds — Plural form of manifold.
See also
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