Definitions
- Describing a person who is not in a romantic relationship. - Referring to an object or item that is one in number. - Talking about a person who is not married and has no children.
- Referring to a person who is not married. - Talking about a person who has never been married. - Describing a person who is not currently in a marriage but may have been married before.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who is not currently married.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an object or item that is one in number.
- 3Both words are adjectives that can be used to modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Single is more commonly used than unmarried in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Single can have a positive connotation, implying freedom and independence, while unmarried can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying a lack of commitment or social pressure to marry.
- 3Scope: Single can refer to a wider range of people, including those who are divorced or widowed, while unmarried specifically refers to those who have never been married.
- 4Formality: Unmarried is more formal than single and is often used in legal or official documents.
- 5Gender: Single can be used for both men and women, while unmarried is more commonly used for women.
Remember this!
Single and unmarried are synonyms that describe a person who is not currently married. However, single is more commonly used and can refer to a wider range of people, including those who are divorced or widowed. It can also have a positive connotation, implying freedom and independence. On the other hand, unmarried is more formal and specifically refers to those who have never been married, with a neutral or negative connotation.
