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Don't want to be single

🇬🇧 UK //dəʊnt wɒnt tə bi ˈsɪŋɡəl// 🇺🇸 US //doʊnt wɑnt tə bi ˈsɪŋɡəl//

Meaning of Don't want to be single

Not wishing to be alone or without a romantic partner.

In simple words: Not wanting to be alone or without a partner.

Don't want to be single in a sentence

• After a long day, she sighed, saying, 'I just don't want to be single anymore.'
• He often feels lonely because he doesn't want to be single.
• Many people in their thirties express, 'I don't want to be single forever.'
• 'I enjoy my independence, but I don't want to be single for too long,' she admitted.
• During the party, he confided, 'Honestly, I don't want to be single right now.'

How to use Don't want to be single

Used in casual conversations. Not appropriate for formal situations or writing. Shows a preference for companionship.

Grammar pattern

don't want to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends saying, 'We don’t want to be single like a lone wolf.'

Related words

Collocations with Don't want to be single

• don't want to be alone
• fear of being single
• longing for companionship
• desire for a partner

Synonyms for Don't want to be single

• desire companionship
• not wishing to be alone
• want to date
• seeking partnership

Common mistakes with Don't want to be single

• Saying 'don't want be single' instead of 'don't want to be single'.
• Using it in formal contexts like academic essays.
• Confusing with phrases like 'don't mind being single'.

Frequently asked questions about Don't want to be single

What does Don't want to be single mean?

Not wanting to be alone or without a partner.

What is the definition of Don't want to be single?

Not wishing to be alone or without a romantic partner.

How do you use Don't want to be single in a sentence?

After a long day, she sighed, saying, 'I just don't want to be single anymore.'

Can you give another example of Don't want to be single?

He often feels lonely because he doesn't want to be single.

What are synonyms for Don't want to be single?

Common alternatives include desire companionship, not wishing to be alone, want to date, seeking partnership.

What words go with Don't want to be single?

It commonly pairs with don't want to be alone, fear of being single, longing for companionship, desire for a partner.

What are common mistakes when using Don't want to be single?

Saying 'don't want be single' instead of 'don't want to be single'. Using it in formal contexts like academic essays. Confusing with phrases like 'don't mind being single'.

How do you pronounce Don't want to be single?

US: //doʊnt wɑnt tə bi ˈsɪŋɡəl//, UK: //dəʊnt wɒnt tə bi ˈsɪŋɡəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Don't want to be single formal or informal?

"Don't want to be single" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Don't want to be single?

Used in casual conversations. Not appropriate for formal situations or writing. Shows a preference for companionship.