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single vs several

several vs single

single is a noun but several is not a noun.

single and several both are adjectives.

single is a verb but several is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
single Yes Yes Yes No
several No Yes No No
single (noun) several (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) several (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person distinct and individual
not married or related to the unmarried state considered individually
used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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) several (verb)
hit a single
Difference between single and several

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