single
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
sin · gle
ˈsɪŋ · ɡl
English Definition
adj. one only; not married
Significado en Español
único, soltero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đơn, độc thân
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Example Sentence
He remained single for many years.
他单身了很多年。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “single”:
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A
multiple
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B
sole
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C
numerous
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D
several
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B — sole.
“single” means adj. one only; not married
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
There was just a ______ red apple left in the nearly empty fruit bowl.
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A
many
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B
several
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C
single
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D
numerous
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C — single.
“single” means adj. one only; not married
Common questions about “single”
What does “single” mean?
single — adj. one only; not married. In Chinese: 单一的；单身的.
How do you pronounce “single”?
single is pronounced /ˈsɪŋɡl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sin · gle.
How do you use “single” in a sentence?
He remained single for many years. (他单身了很多年。)
What are synonyms for “single”?
sole, individual, unmarried — all close in meaning to single (adj. one only; not married).
Is “single” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. single appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
