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lone
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- pronunciation:
- lon
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
without companions; solitary.
- synonyms:
- alone, lonely, solitary, unaccompanied
- antonyms:
- accompanied
- similar words:
- sole
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| definition 2: |
without others of its kind; sole; single.
the lone symphony orchestra in that area- synonyms:
- only, sole, solitary
- antonyms:
- accompanied
- similar words:
- individual, odd, single, singular, unique
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| definition 3: |
set off by itself; isolated.
a lone cabin in the woods- synonyms:
- isolated, secluded, solitary
- similar words:
- alone, apart, independent, insular, remote, separate
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| related words: |
only |
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| derivation: |
loneness (n.) |
The words lone and loan sound alike but have different meanings.
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