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A single bird sat on the fence.
What does Single mean?
only one.
Dictionary definition
Only one, not one of several or part of a pair.
Example sentences
Single in a sentence
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Choose a single answer for each question.
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A single detail can change how readers understand an entire paragraph.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does single mean?
Single means one, not several.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of single?
Multiple means more than one, which contrasts with single.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses single correctly?
The correct sentence uses single in context.
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Single
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sing · gul · strongest beat: sing
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WordSingle.
Partadjective.
MeaningSingle means only one.
ExampleExample: A single bird sat on the fence.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sing · gul
- Strongest beat
- sing
- Ending
- gul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sing.
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Synonyms
Words like Single
oneUse when single means exactly one.
individualUse for one separate person or thing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
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Word family
Single word family
Base word
single
noun
singles
Individual items or people in a group.
adverb
singly
One at a time.
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Student support
Understand Single
Hint for students
only one.
Common mix-up
Single is not the same as multiple. Single means only one.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Choose a single answer for each question. Clue words: choose, answer, each. Underline clue words that show why single fits instead of multiple. Now write one new sentence that shows single without using the word single. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show single?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Choose a single answer for each question." Why does single fit better than multiple?
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