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single
Adjective
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A single thing is the only one.
In large baking dish, arrange chicken pieces in single layer.
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You use single to stress how many or how few.
I hate going to work every single day and listening to people yell at each other.
I haven't heard a single word of thanks.
Eastern Canada is the world's largest single source of newsprint.
I don't think we should give them a single thing.
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A single person is not married.
The single mother of two spends weekends with her kids.
I used to go out a lot when I was single.
single
Noun
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A single is a song that is sold or put out by itself (or with one other song), not on an album.
Today she releases her live version of Birthday, the first single from an upcoming tour album.
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In baseball and cricket, a single is a hit that enables a runner to score a point.
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In baseball a single is a hit that enables the player to move to first base.
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Singles is a game where each side has only one player, especially in tennis.
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Singles are people who are not married or not in a romantic relationship.
You'll pay no tax if your income falls below $50,000 for a married couple, $35,000 for singles.
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A single is a hotel room for one person.
I reserved a single in Montreal.
single
Verb
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In baseball if you single, you hit the ball and are able to run to first base.
The batter singled to right field.
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If you single something out, you identify it, often to give it special attention.
She was singled out as the best student in the class.
side
Noun
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A straight edge of an object.
A square has four sides.
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The left part or the right part of something.
This car has only one door on each side.
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An area with respect to something else.
The statue is on the east side of the school.
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One surface of a sheet of paper.
Please write on both sides of the paper.
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One possible aspect of a concept (usually positive or negative).
On the plus side, my car is fixed.
Try not to look at the down side of things.
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One group of players in a game.
Which side is winning?
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A person or group with a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.
In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
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(UK) A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched.
I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
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(US) A side dish of food.
Do you want a side of french fries with your hamburger?
side
Verb
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(usually with "with") To be in an alliance with.
Who will you side with, Bob or Rachel?
shears
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noun
large scissors with strong blades