Singled: meaning, definitions and examples

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singled

 

[ หˆsษชล‹ษกld ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'singled' is the past tense of the verb 'single', which means to choose or identify one individual from a group for a particular purpose. This can refer to selecting someone for a special honor or marking them out for attention.

Synonyms

chosen, distinguished, selected

Examples of usage

  • He was singled out for his achievements.
  • They singled the best performers for the awards.
  • She was singled among her peers for her leadership qualities.
Context #2 | Adjective

status

In some contexts, 'singled' can also refer to someone who is not in a romantic relationship, indicating a status of being single. It's commonly used in social settings to describe oneโ€™s relationship status.

Synonyms

independent, solo, unattached

Examples of usage

  • After the breakup, he was officially singled.
  • Many singled individuals attended the event.
  • Being singled has its benefits and challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "singled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solteiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ledig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lajang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดะธะฝะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ singiel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌ่บซใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉlibataire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soltero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bekar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์‹ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนุฒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svobodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slobodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•่บซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einhleypingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะนะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soltero

Etymology

The word 'single' has its origins in the Latin word 'singulus', which means 'one, alone, or individual'. It evolved through Middle English as 'singel'. The transformation into its past tense form 'singled' follows the regular verb conjugation pattern in English, increasing its usage in both spoken and written forms. The word has expanded beyond its original mathematical meaning to encompass social contexts, particularly concerning relationships. Today, it is widely recognized in both formal and informal settings, symbolically representing both individuality and social status.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,930, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.