Definitions
- Referring to a single object or entity. - Talking about a specific item or person among many. - Indicating a quantity of one, such as in counting or measuring.
- Describing something that is alone or not part of a pair or group. - Referring to an unmarried person. - Talking about a unique or individual item or occurrence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a singular or individual item or entity.
- 2Both can be used to indicate a quantity of one.
- 3Both can be used to describe a unique or specific item or person.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: One is more commonly used as a determiner or pronoun, while single is more commonly used as an adjective.
- 2Meaning: One emphasizes the quantity or number of something, while single emphasizes the individuality or uniqueness of something.
- 3Connotation: One is neutral in connotation, while single can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Collocations: One often collocates with other numbers (e.g. two, three), while single often collocates with other adjectives (e.g. double, triple).
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Remember this!
While both one and single refer to a singular or individual item or entity, they differ in their usage, meaning, connotation, etymology, and collocations. One emphasizes the quantity or number of something, while single emphasizes the individuality or uniqueness of something. One is more commonly used as a determiner or pronoun, while single is more commonly used as an adjective.
