English to English

alone
(/@/'l/oU/n )

adjective (a)

  • Quite by one's self; apart from, or exclusive of, others; single; solitary; -- applied to a person or thing.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • without any others being included or involved(adv.all)
    Example:
    The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone.
    Synonym:
    entirely, exclusively, only, solely
    source: wordnet30
  • without anybody else or anything else(adv.all)
    Example:
    The child stayed home alone.
    The pillar stood alone, supporting nothing.
    Synonym:
    solo, unaccompanied
    source: wordnet30
  • Solely; simply; exclusively.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • isolated from others(adj.all)
    Example:
    Could be alone in a crowded room.
    Was alone with her thoughts.
    I want to be alone.
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking companions or companionship(adj.all)
    Example:
    He was alone when we met him.
    She is alone much of the time.
    Synonym:
    lone, lonely, solitary
    source: wordnet30
  • exclusive of anyone or anything else(adj.all)
    Example:
    She alone believed him.
    Cannot live by bread alone.
    Synonym:
    only
    source: wordnet30
  • radically distinctive and without equal(adj.all)
    Example:
    He is alone in the field of microbiology.
    This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem.
    Synonym:
    unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled
    source: wordnet30
Advertisement

Bookmark This Site