Cool MateMeaning of Alone
In simple words: by yourself; not with anyone else
Alone in a sentence
- I like to spend some time alone to think about my day.
- She felt alone in the crowded room, like nobody understood her.
- He decided to travel alone to discover new places by himself.
- Even though he was alone, he enjoyed his own company.
- They left her alone in the house while they went out for dinner.
How to use Alone
Use 'alone' when referring to a state of being by oneself. It can be used positively (enjoying solitude) or negatively (feeling lonely). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'solitary' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'a lone wolf' — a wolf all by itself.
Related words
Collocations with Alone
Opposites of Alone
- together
- accompanied
- with others
Common mistakes with Alone
- 'alone' vs 'lonely', confused when feeling lonely
- Using 'aloneness' as a noun incorrectly
- Saying 'I am alone' when needing to report being safe; prefer 'I am okay.'
Alone appears in
Alone in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وحيد
بمفردك؛ ليس مع أي شخص آخر
- Bengaliবাংলা
একা
নিজের দ্বারা; কারো সাথে নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Allein
für sich allein; nicht mit jemand anderem
- SpanishEspañol
Solo
por tu cuenta; no con nadie más
- Persianفارسی
تنها
توی تنهایی خودت؛ با کسی دیگه نیستی
- FrenchFrançais
Seul
tout seul ; pas avec quelqu'un d'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
अकेला
खुद से; किसी और के साथ नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Da solo/a
per conto tuo; non con qualcun altro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sozinho
por conta própria; sem ninguém por perto
- RussianРусский
Один
сам по себе; ни с кем другим
- Urduاردو
تنہا, اکیلا
خود سے؛ کسی اور کے ساتھ نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
独自
自己一个人；不和其他人一起
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Frequently asked questions about Alone
What does Alone mean?
by yourself; not with anyone else
What is the definition of Alone?
without any other people
How do you use Alone in a sentence?
I like to spend some time alone to think about my day.
Can you give another example of Alone?
She felt alone in the crowded room, like nobody understood her.
What are synonyms for Alone?
Common alternatives include solitary, single, by oneself, unaccompanied, isolated.
What is the opposite of Alone?
Opposite meanings include together, accompanied, with others.
What words go with Alone?
It commonly pairs with be, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, with, be, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, with, be, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, with.
What are common mistakes when using Alone?
'alone' vs 'lonely', confused when feeling lonely Using 'aloneness' as a noun incorrectly Saying 'I am alone' when needing to report being safe; prefer 'I am okay.'
How do you pronounce Alone?
US: /["/əˈləʊn/"]/, UK: /["/əˈləʊn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Alone?
Use 'alone' when referring to a state of being by oneself. It can be used positively (enjoying solitude) or negatively (feeling lonely). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'solitary' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Alone?
"Alone" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.