single vs one-on-one

one-on-one vs single

single is a noun but one-on-one is not a noun.

single and one-on-one both are adjectives.

single is a verb but one-on-one is not a verb.

single is not an adverb while one-on-one is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
single	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
one-on-one	No	Yes	No	Yes

single (noun)	one-on-one (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

single (adjective)	one-on-one (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person	being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player
not married or related to the unmarried state	directly between two individuals
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)	one-on-one (verb)
hit a single

single (adverb)	one-on-one (adverb)
	(of two persons) in direct encounter

Difference between single and one-on-one

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