English dictionary

alone

adjective

Pronunciation

əˈləʊn

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. radically distinctive and without equal

adjective

  1. exclusive of anyone or anything else

adjective

  1. isolated from others

adjective

  1. lacking companions or companionship

adverb

  1. without any others being included or involved

adverb

  1. without anybody else or anything else

Example sentences

he is alone in the field of microbiology
this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
unparalleled athletic ability
she alone believed him
cannot live by bread alone
I'll have this car and this car only
could be alone in a crowded room
was alone with her thoughts
I want to be alone
he was alone when we met him
she is alone much of the time
the lone skier on the mountain
a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
a lonely soul
was entirely to blame
a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
did it solely for money
the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
the child stayed home alone
the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing
he flew solo

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