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alone
adverb(a-lone)without anybody else or anything else
Synonyms: solo, unaccompanied,
Examples:
The child stayed home alone.
The pillar stood alone, supporting nothing.
The pillar stood alone, supporting nothing.
alone
adverb(a-lone)without any others being included or involved
Examples:
The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone.
alone
adjective(a-lone)lacking companions or companionship
Examples:
He was alone when we met him.
She is alone much of the time.
She is alone much of the time.
alone
adjective(a-lone)exclusive of anyone or anything else
Synonyms: only,
Examples:
She alone believed him.
Cannot live by bread alone.
Cannot live by bread alone.
alone
adjective(a-lone)radically distinctive and without equal
Examples:
He is alone in the field of microbiology.
This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem.
This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem.
alone
adjective(a-lone)isolated from others
Examples:
Could be alone in a crowded room.
Was alone with her thoughts.
I want to be alone.
Was alone with her thoughts.
I want to be alone.