alone

adverb
UK: /əˈləʊn/
US: /əˈloʊn/

  1. Without any other people present.

    1. I like to be alone at times. [ ] [ ]
    2. She prefers working alone because she concentrates better without distractions. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a state of isolation or loneliness.

    1. He was alone after his family moved. [ ] [ ]
    2. Feeling alone in a crowded room is a common symptom of social anxiety. [ ] [ ]

  3. Without help or support from others.

    1. She had to raise her children alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. He accomplished the project alone despite facing numerous obstacles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

isolated solitary lonely single-handed unaided
alone adjective

  1. Being in a state of solitude; without company.

    1. I feel alone in this big city. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found herself alone after all her friends had left the party. [ ] [ ]

  2. Unique; unparalleled; without equal.

    1. This problem is not alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her dedication to the cause is alone and inspires many volunteers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alone" in English means: Without any other people present., In a state of isolation or loneliness., Without help or support from others..

The phonetic transcription of "alone" is /əˈləʊn/ in British English and /əˈloʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alone": isolated, solitary, lonely, single-handed, unaided.

Example usage of "alone": "I like to be alone at times.". More examples on the page.