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What is another word for Single? – 178 Single Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    alone solitary individual separate unique sole only exclusive unmarried unattached independent freed untied unaccompanied one distinct discrete isolated lone separate distinct unrelated disconnected detached unconnected apart isolated solo separate exclusive one unitary undivided unified sole solitary one singular individualistic freewheeling footloose solo unpartnered divorced widowed bachelor bachelorette spinster sole separate discrete standalone independent self-contained unaffiliated unrelated disconnected.

    Meaning of Single

    The primary meaning of the word "Single" is describing something that is alone, separate, or individual.

    Definitions

    • Used to describe something that is alone or separate from others
    • Used to describe someone who is not married or in a romantic relationship
    • Used to describe one thing, item, or unit, as opposed to multiple things
    • Used in music to describe a song or recording released separately from an album

    Etymology of Single

    The word "Single" originates from the Old French word "singler," meaning to seize or take alone, which is derived from the Latin word "singulus," meaning one, alone, or separate
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something that is alone, separate, or individual
    Over time, the word has evolved to have multiple meanings and uses, including describing someone's marital status or a musical release

    Example Uses

    • She is a single mother, raising her child alone
    • The single most important thing in life is happiness
    • He released a single from his upcoming album
    • The hotel room was designed for single occupancy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    married attached paired coupled together joint shared combined united double dual multiple plural numerous several many few some more most all accompanied affiliated associated connected linked tied bound joined paired matched mated wedded partnered.

    Related Nouns

    relationship marriage partnership union couple pair individual person solitary isolation loneliness solitude seclusion separation divorce bachelorhood spinsterhood independence freedom autonomy solitude hermitage monasticism asceticism isolationism loneliness singleness uniqueness exclusivity.

    Related Verbs

    separate detach disconnect isolate alone individualize distinguish differentiate unite marry pair couple match mate wed partner associate affiliate connect link tie bind join combine merge unify integrate.

    Related Adjectives

    solitary alone individual separate unique exclusive sole only unmarried unattached independent freed untied unaccompanied one distinct discrete isolated lone separate distinct unrelated disconnected detached unconnected apart solo singular individualistic freewheeling footloose.