single

/ˈsɪŋɡl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: singles · singling · singled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không đi kèm với gì khác; chỉ một

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Adjective

Examples

Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not divided in parts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không chia thành phần

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Adjective

Examples

The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B, usually 7 inches in diameter and played at 45 RPM.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đĩa vinyl với một bài hát trên mặt A và một trên mặt B

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bài hát phổ biến được phát hành và bán riêng

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Noun

Examples

The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “single” mean?

Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

Is “single” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.