Singles: meaning, definitions and examples
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singles
[ หsษชลษกษl ]
relationship
Unmarried or not in a serious romantic relationship.
Synonyms
available, unattached, unmarried
Examples of usage
- He enjoys the freedom of being singles.
- She is tired of being singles and wants to find a partner.
music
A song released separately from an album.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist released two singles before the album came out.
- Her latest single has been climbing the charts.
sports
A hit that allows the batter to reach first base safely.
Synonyms
base hit, one-bagger
Examples of usage
- The player hit a single and advanced to second base.
- She is known for her ability to hit singles consistently.
Translations
Translations of the word "singles" in other languages:
๐ต๐น singles
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคเคเคฒเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Singles
๐ฎ๐ฉ singles
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฝะณะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ single
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใณใฐใซ
๐ซ๐ท singles
๐ช๐ธ singles
๐น๐ท singles
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ๊ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฒุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ singly
๐ธ๐ฐ singly
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ singli
๐ฎ๐ธ eintakarnir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฝะณะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ singllษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ singles
Word origin
The word 'singles' has its origin in the late Middle English period, coming from the Old French 'sengle', from the Latin 'singulus', meaning 'individual, separate'. The term has evolved over time to have various meanings, including referring to unmarried individuals, standalone songs, and successful hits in sports. The usage of 'singles' continues to be prevalent in modern language and culture.
See also: singleness, singlet, singleton.