Meaning & Definition of word "Lone"
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Lone
/loʊn/
adjective:
- 1. Being alone; solitary.
- Example: He took a lone walk along the beach at sunset.
- 2. Describing something that is the only one of its kind.
- Example: The lone tree stood majestically on the hill.
- 3. Without companions or support.
- Example: She felt like a lone wolf in the crowded room.
Etymology
Middle English 'lone', from Old English 'ānlīc', combining 'ān' (one) and 'lic' (like).
Common Phrases and Expressions
lone wolf:
A person who prefers to act alone rather than in a group.
lone star:
Referring to something or someone isolated, often used to symbolize independence.
Related Words
loneliness:
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
loner:
A person who prefers to be alone.
Slang Meanings of lone
Meaning: A person who prefers to be alone.
Example Sentence: He's such a lone wolf, always doing things by himself.
Meaning: To describe someone feeling ignored or excluded.
Example Sentence: After being left out of the plans, she was feeling pretty lone.