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singles

Meanings
  • noun

    The state or condition of being a single person, not married, engaged, or in a committed relationship.

    - "She's been a single for two years."
    - "Many young adults choose to stay single for a while."
  • adjective

    One person or thing taken or considered separately from others.

    - "Each single leaf on the tree was unique."
    - "He bought a single rose for her."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75649897"
Antonyms

album , married
Synonyms

sew-ups , singles , sprints , tubies
Rhymes
Words rhyming with singles
belles , cells , spells , shells , knells
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. singles (en) : a type of tennis competition

  2. singles (en) : a type of record, usually vinyl, containing one song

Variants
List of all variants of singles that leads to same result
single , singles , singled , singling , single out , singled out , singles out , singling out
Forms
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singulars, singled-out, singled-out-for-attention

Etymology
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From Old English singul ('single, only, unique'), from singan ('to sing').

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that in some countries, being single is considered a social norm? In Japan, for example, it's common for people to remain single into their 30s and 40s.

  2. In the United States, National Singles Week is celebrated every year in September to promote the positive aspects of being single.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bachelorhood: The state of being an unmarried adult man.

  2. Spinsterhood: The state of being an unmarried adult woman.

Culture
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In popular culture, being single is often portrayed as a time of freedom and self-discovery. Singles are often depicted in movies, TV shows, and literature as independent, carefree individuals who are not tied down by the responsibilities of marriage or a committed relationship. Some famous works that explore the theme of being single include 'Bridget Jones's Diary' by Helen Fielding and 'Singles' by Bret Easton Ellis.

How to Memorize "singles"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing alone, not in a relationship or married. Visualize this person as independent and free from the responsibilities of a partner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'singles' with the idea of being alone and independent.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sings Alone' to remember the definition of singles.

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