English dictionary
alone
adjectivePronunciation
əˈləʊn
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- radically distinctive and without equal
adjective
- exclusive of anyone or anything else
adjective
- isolated from others
adjective
- lacking companions or companionship
adverb
- without any others being included or involved
adverb
- 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
