Meaning & Definition of word "Alone"
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Alone
/əˈloʊn/
adjective:
- 1. Having no one else present; on one's own.
- Example: She felt a sense of peace when she was alone by the lake.
- 2. Without anyone or anything else; solely.
- Example: He completed the project alone, without any assistance.
- 3. Being the only one of a kind; unique.
- Example: This painting is alone in its beauty compared to all the others.
adverb:
- 1. Without anyone or anything else; solely.
- Example: He stood alone on the stage, ready to perform.
- 2. In a state of solitude.
- Example: She chose to live alone in the countryside.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'allone', from 'all' + 'one'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
all alone:
completely without anyone else.
alone at last:
finally free from the presence of others.
leave someone alone:
to stop bothering or disturbing someone.
Related Words
solitude:
the state of being alone, often by choice.
loneliness:
the feeling of being alone or isolated.
isolation:
the state of being separated from others.
Slang Meanings of alone
Meaning: ghosting
Example Sentence: I feel like he's ghosting me; I'm alone in our conversations.
Meaning: off the grid
Example Sentence: After my trip, I want to go off the grid and be alone for a while.