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single Antonyms

Opposite of single

Because the opposite of single shifts with each meaning, the 30 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 11 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Consisting of only one in number; solitary or sole.

Usage Example

"Not a multiple cloud was visible in the bright afternoon sky."

Strongest
multiple
many
Strong
numerous
several
double
plural

• noun (Context 2)

A musical recording, typically a individual song, released separately from or ahead of a full-length album.

Usage Example

"The band's debut album reached the top of the national music charts within two weeks."

Strongest
album
Strong
lp

• adjective (Context 3)

Considered separately from others; individual and distinct (often used for emphasis after 'every').

Usage Example

"The committee reviewed every collective application before narrowing down the list of finalists."

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collective
Strong
combined
joint
general

• adjective (Context 4)

Unmarried or not involved in a committed romantic relationship.

Usage Example

"She decided to buy her own apartment and enjoy her independent life as a married professional."

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married
attached
Strong
wedded
engaged
taken
coupled

• adjective (Context 5)

Designed or suitable for the use of one person only.

Usage Example

"The student dormitory room was furnished with a double bed and a small wooden desk."

Strongest
double
Strong
shared

• verb (Context 6)

To choose or distinguish one person or thing from a group for special attention or treatment (almost always used with 'out').

Usage Example

"The principal singled out the science department for its outstanding mentorship of new students."

Strong
overlook
ignore
lump together

• noun (Context 7)

An individual person or thing considered separately, especially an unmarried adult.

Usage Example

"The community center organizes a monthly mixer for local singles."

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couple
Strong
pair

• noun (Context 8)

A game or match, such as in tennis or badminton, played with one player on each side (usually used in the plural 'singles').

Usage Example

"She won both the women's singles and doubles titles at the championship tournament."

Strongest
doubles

• noun (Context 9)

In baseball, a base hit that enables the batter to safely reach first base; in cricket, a hit that scores one run.

Usage Example

"The batter hit a sharp out into left field, driving in the tying run."

Strong
out
strikeout

• adjective (Context 10)

Valid for an outward journey only, rather than a return trip.

Usage Example

"He purchased a return ticket to Edinburgh because he was unsure when he would return."

Strongest
return
round-trip

• verb (Context 11)

To hit a one-base hit in baseball.

Usage Example

"The shortstop singled to center field in the bottom of the ninth inning."

Strong
strike out

Similar words to single

Words similar to single shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

one-dollar bill
unmarried
one-way
individual
sole
dollar bill
unattached
one-bagger
See all synonyms of single

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Single. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/single
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