single vs digit

digit vs single

single and digit both are nouns.

single is an adjective but digit is not an adjective.

single is a verb but digit is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
single	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
digit	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, digit is a hypernym of single; that is, digit is a word with a broader meaning than single:

single: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
digit: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

Other hypernyms of single include figure.

single (noun)	digit (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base	a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number	one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
	the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

single (adjective)	digit (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
not married or related to the unmarried state
used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
having uniform application
characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

single (verb)	digit (verb)
hit a single

Difference between single and digit

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