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a·lone

alone

 
pronunciation:
lon
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
phrases:
leave alone
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: separate from everyone or everything else; solitary.
It was nice to be alone on the beach.The couple wanted to be alone together.
 
synonyms:
apart, individual, isolated, lone, lonely, separate, single, sole, solitary
similar words:
aloof, desolate, discrete, lonesome, one, secluded, solo
definition 2: exclusive of anyone or anything else.
Money alone won't satisfy you.You alone will have to make this decision.
synonyms:
exclusive, individual, lone, only, sole, solitary
similar words:
discrete, independent
definition 3: being the only one, distinct from all others.
You are alone in thinking that you'll fail; everyone else has complete confidence in you.
similar words:
distinct, unique
definition 4: uniquely superior.
He is alone among gymnasts.
synonyms:
individual, inimitable, nonpareil, unequaled, unique, unparalleled
similar words:
distinct, incomparable, matchless, peerless
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phrase: leave alone
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: without anything or anyone else.
He traveled alone through the country.
synonyms:
separately, singly, solely, solitarily, solo
similar words:
exclusively, independently, single-handed
derivation: aloneness (n.)