singular
word
Definition
In grammar, 'singular' refers to one person or thing. It can also describe something unique or very unusual.
Usage & Nuances
As a grammar term, use 'singular' for nouns and verbs referring to one item (e.g., 'cat' is singular). As an adjective, 'singular' can mean 'remarkable' or 'strange', but this is formal or literary. Don't confuse with 'single' (one, not married).
Spanish: singularPortuguese (BR): singularPortuguese (PT): singularChinese (Simplified): 单数 - 独特的Chinese (Traditional): 單數 - 獨特的Hindi: एकवचन - विशेषArabic: مفرد - فريدBengali: একবচন - ব্যতিক্রমী (অস্বাভাবিক/অনন্য)Russian: единственное число - необычный (уникальный)Japanese: 単数 - 並外れた（独特な）Vietnamese: số ít - độc đáo (khác thường)Korean: 단수 - 특이한 (독특한)Turkish: tekil - olağanüstü (alışılmadık)Urdu: واحد - انوکھا (غیرمعمولی/منفرد)Indonesian: số ít - độc đáo (kỳ lạ)
Example Sentences
The word 'dog' is singular.
basic
We use singular verbs with he or she.
basic
'Apple' is a singular noun; 'apples' is plural.
basic
His taste in music is really singular—I've never heard those bands before.
natural
Remember, in English, a singular subject takes a singular verb.
natural
She wore a dress of singular beauty to the gala.
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