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single vs one

one vs single

single and one both are nouns.

single and one both are adjectives.

single is a verb but one is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
single Yes Yes Yes No
one Yes Yes No No
As nouns, single and one are synonyms defined as:
  • single and one: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
Other synonyms of single include 1, ace, I, unity.
single (noun) one (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base a single person or thing
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
single (adjective) one (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
not married or related to the unmarried state being a single entity made by combining separate components
used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual eminent beyond or above comparison
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective indefinite in time or position
having uniform application of the same kind or quality
characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing having the indivisible character of a unit
single (verb) one (verb)
hit a single
Difference between single and one

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