What does ALONE mean?

Alone

Parts of Speech: Adjective, adverb

Definitions:

1. Being apart from others; solitary; without company; lonely.
2. Without anything further; only.

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈloʊn/
• UK: /əˈləʊn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "alone" originated from the Middle English word "al one" which means "all (wholly) one." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a state of being without company or to indicate that something is the only one of its kind.

Synonyms:

• solo
• solitary
• lonely
• isolated
• unaccompanied

Related Words:

• lone
• loan
• lemon
• clone
• flown

Example Sentences:

1. She felt alone in the big city.
2. He alone knew the secret to their success.