Meaning & Definition of word "Alone"

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.