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a·lone
 alone
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- pronunciation:
lon
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- leave alone
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
individual, separate, sole |
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| phrase: |
leave alone |
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| 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
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| derivation: |
aloneness (n.) |
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