Difference between Single and Mateless

What is the difference between Single and Mateless?

Single as an adjective is not accompanied by anything else. while Mateless as an adjective is without a mate

Single

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A 45rpm vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B. A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually has at least one extra track. One who is not married. A score of one run. A hit in baseball where the batter advances to first base. A bill valued at $1. A one-way ticket.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out. To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not accompanied by anything else. Not divided in parts. Designed for the use of only one. Designed for a single use; not reusable. Not married nor dating Having only one rank or row of petals.

Example sentence: Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Mateless

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Without a mate

We hope you now know whether to use Single or Mateless in your sentence.

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