alone (A1)

adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈloʊn/

Definition

Without any other person being present; by oneself.

Examples

• He preferred to walk alone in the woods.

• She felt so alone after her friends moved away.

• The child was afraid to be left alone in the dark.

How to Use alone

alone with (prepositional phrase)

In private with someone or something. — "He had some time alone with his thoughts."

Synonyms of alone

Words with a similar meaning to alone:

• by oneself
• solitary
• isolated
• unaccompanied

Antonyms of alone

Words with the opposite meaning to alone:

• together
• accompanied

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