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- pronunciation:
- sa
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
being, traveling, or living without others; alone.
We found a solitary bear while we were climbing the mountain.
- synonyms:
- alone, lone, lonely, only
- antonyms:
- accompanied, social
- similar words:
- independent, individual, one, separate, single, sole
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definition 2: |
happening or done without the company of others.
I enjoyed a solitary evening in front of the television.Writing is a solitary pastime.- synonyms:
- solo
- similar words:
- alone, individual, lonely, single-handed
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definition 3: |
single or only; lone.
The hot tub was his solitary refuge from the stress of his job.- synonyms:
- lone, only, single, sole
- similar words:
- exclusive, individual, odd, singular, unique
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related words: |
aloof, only |
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derivations: |
solitarily (adv.), solitariness (n.) |
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