Synonyms for single
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Unique
sole, original, exceptional, singular, only, uncommon, without equal, unequaled, peerless, without a peer, without a rival, unrivaled; see also rare 2, unique 1, unusual 1.
Antonyms many*, numerous, widespread.
Individual
particular, separate, indivisible; see individual 1, private.
Unmarried
unwed, divorced, celibate, eligible, living alone, companionless, spouseless, bachelor, maiden, unattached, free, foot-loose*, unfettered*, on the loose*, freelancing*, in the market*.
Antonyms married*, united*, wed.
Alone
isolated, separated, deserted; see alone 1.
For the use of one person
private, individual, restricted, secluded, personal, one's own, not public, not general, exclusive.
Antonyms public*, common, general.
See single in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
adjective
Lacking the company of others:
alone, companionless, lone, lonely, lonesome, solitary, unaccompanied. See includeAlone in a given category:
lone, one, only, particular, separate, singular, sole, solitary, unique. Idioms: first and last, one and only. See includeBeing or related to a distinct entity:
discrete, individual, particular, separate, singular. See includeNot divided among or shared with others:
exclusive, sole. See includeWithout a spouse:
fancy-free, footloose, lone, sole, spouseless, unattached, unmarried, unwed. Idiom: footloose and fancy-free. See marriage
verb
To make a choice from a number of alternatives.
Also used with out: choose, cull, elect, opt (for), pick (out), select. See choice
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