single

Definition

  • n. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
  • v. hit a single
  • adj. used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals
  • adj. existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual

Word forms

Past participle
singled
Past tense
singled
Present participle
singling
Third person singular
singles

Example sentences

  1. a.

    He prefers to stay single rather than rush into a relationship.

  2. n.

    I would like to buy a single to New York, please.

  3. vt.

    The coach will single out the best players for the team.

  4. vi.

    He managed to single in the last inning and helped his team win.

  5. [計]

    The program is optimized for single precision calculations.