Alone Definition & Meaning
alone
- adverb
- without any others being included or involved; "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"
- without anybody else or anything else; "the child stayed home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing"; "he flew solo"
- adjective
- isolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "I want to be alone"
- lacking companions or companionship; "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"
- exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I'll have this car and this car only"
- radically distinctive and without equal; "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"
"Alone" in song lyrics
See how alone is used in real songs:
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"LIfe is a mystery, everyone must stand alone"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery -
"We all step together, no man walks alone"
2 Live Crew — Man, Not a Myth -
"So when it's over and I'm alone"
2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer
Words that rhyme with alone
Usage tips for "alone"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "alone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for alone to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does alone mean?
- without any others being included or involved; "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" without anybody else or anything else; "the child stayed home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing"; "he flew solo" isolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room
- What part of speech is alone?
- Alone is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does alone have?
- Alone has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).