Designating a person who or thing which consists of a single individual or unit, without the addition of another of the same kind; single and…

Designating exactly one, as opposed to two or more; a single ——. Frequently in negative contexts. Also preceded by a determiner such as any, no, some…

Simple, straightforward; single, indivisible, united.

Single.

= singular, adj., in various senses.

One only; one and no more. Sometimes strengthened by one.

Just or merely the thing specified, and nothing else; no more or less than; unqualified, absolute; basic, fundamental. Formerly also: †single (obs…

Designating a military unit entitled to a single rather than a double ration.

Existing as a separate indivisible entity; numerically one; single, as distinct from others of the same kind; particular.

One, only.

Single; that is one only; based on unity.