alone Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite isolated from others
   
   • could be alone in a crowded room
   • was alone with her thoughts
   • I want to be alone
2. adjective satellite lacking companions or companionship
   solitary; lonely; lone.
   
   • 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
   • a solitary traveler
3. adjective satellite exclusive of anyone or anything else
   only.
   
   • she alone believed him
   • cannot live by bread alone
   • I'll have this car and this car only
4. adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
   unequaled; unequalled; unique; unparalleled.
   
   • 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
   • a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
5. adverb without any others being included or involved
   entirely; solely; only; exclusively.
   
   • 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
   • a privilege granted only to him
6. adverb without anybody else or anything else
   solo; unaccompanied.
   
   • the child stayed home alone
   • the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing
   • he flew solo

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