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English adjective: alone

1. alone isolated from others


SamplesCould be alone in a crowded room.
Was alone with her thoughts.
I want to be alone.


Similarunsocial


Antonymssocial

2. alone lacking companions or companionship


SamplesHe was alone when we met him.
She is alone much of the time.
The lone skier on the mountain.
A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel.
A lonely soul.
A solitary traveler.


Synonymslone, lonely, solitary


Similarunaccompanied


Antonymsaccompanied

3. alone exclusive of anyone or anything else


SamplesShe alone believed him.
Cannot live by bread alone.
I'll have this car and this car only.


Synonymsonly


Similarexclusive


Antonymsinclusive

4. alone radically distinctive and without equal


SamplesHe is alone in the field of microbiology.
This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem.
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
Craftsmen whose skill is unequaled.
Unparalleled athletic ability.
A breakdown of law unparalleled in our history.


Synonymsunequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled


Similarincomparable, uncomparable


Antonymscomparable


English adverb: alone

1. alone without any others being included or involved


SamplesWas entirely to blame.
A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
He works for Mr. Smith exclusively.
Did it solely for money.
The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone.
A privilege granted only to him.


Synonymsentirely, exclusively, only, solely

2. alone without anybody else or anything else


SamplesThe child stayed home alone.
The pillar stood alone, supporting nothing.
He flew solo.


Synonymssolo, unaccompanied









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