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segregate vs single out

single out vs segregate

segregate is a noun but single out is not a noun.

segregate and single out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
segregate Yes No Yes No
single out No No Yes No
As verbs, single out is a hypernym of segregate; that is, single out is a word with a broader meaning than segregate:
  • segregate: separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
  • single out: treat differently on the basis of sex or race
Other hypernyms of segregate include discriminate, separate.
segregate (noun) single out (noun)
someone who is or has been segregated
segregate (verb) single out (verb)
separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others select from a group
divide from the main body or mass and collect treat differently on the basis of sex or race
separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
Difference between segregate and single out

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