verb🔗ShareTo identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out."Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag."groupactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base."Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo thin out."The gardener singled the seedlings, removing the weakest ones to give the stronger plants more room to grow. "agriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot."The pacing horse singled down the track, its unique gait captivating the crowd. "animalvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo sequester; to withdraw; to retire."After a long and stressful day at work, Maria singled herself out in her study to read and relax. "actionprocessbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take alone, or one by one."The teacher singled out each student to read a sentence aloud. "actiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading