the singular

the singular
the singular UK [ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə(r)] US [ˈsɪŋɡjələr] noun linguistics
the form of a word that is used for referring to one person or thing
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: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing

“Wolf” is the singular and “wolves” is the plural.

“Mouse” is the singular of “mice.”

The verb should be in the singular.

Rewrite the sentence in the singular. [=using singular forms of words]

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Main Entry:singular

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