single vs singular

singular vs single

single and singular both are nouns.

single and singular both are adjectives.

single is a verb but singular is not a verb.

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

single (noun)	singular (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base	the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

single (adjective)	singular (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person	grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
not married or related to the unmarried state	composed of one member, set, or kind
used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals	unusual or striking
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual	being a single and separate person or thing
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective	the single one of its kind
having uniform application	beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

single (verb)	singular (verb)
hit a single

Difference between single and singular

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