single vs figure

figure vs single

single and figure both are nouns.

single is an adjective but figure is not an adjective.

single and figure both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of single include digit.

single (noun)	figure (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base	a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number	a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
	a decorative or artistic work
	the impression produced by a person
	the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
	alternative names for the body of a human being
	a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
	a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
	language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
	a well-known or notable person
	an amount of money expressed numerically
	one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
	a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

single (adjective)	figure (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)	figure (verb)
hit a single	make a mathematical calculation or computation
	judge to be probable
	understand
	imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
	be or play a part of or in

Difference between single and figure

Words related to "figure"

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