Alone

/əˈloʊn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Having no one else present; on one's own.
She felt a sense of peace when she was alone by the lake.
Without anyone or anything else; solely.
He completed the project alone, without any assistance.
Being the only one of a kind; unique.
This painting is alone in its beauty compared to all the others.
adverb
Without anyone or anything else; solely.
He stood alone on the stage, ready to perform.
In a state of solitude.
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

Slang Meanings

ghosting
I feel like he's ghosting me; I'm alone in our conversations.
off the grid
After my trip, I want to go off the grid and be alone for a while.