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You're alone

🇬🇧 UK //jʊəːr əˈləʊn// 🇺🇸 US //jʊr əˈloʊn//

Meaning of You're alone

Indicates that someone is by themselves.

In simple words: No one is with you.

You're alone in a sentence

• Sometimes, you're alone in your thoughts.
• In a crowded room, you might still feel like you're alone.
• It's okay to be alone; you're alone at times to reflect.

How to use You're alone

Used when emphasizing solitude. Can be comforting or empathetic. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of someone sitting on a bench by themselves — you're alone.

Related words

Collocations with You're alone

• feel like you're alone
• you're alone right now
• realize you're alone

Synonyms for You're alone

• by yourself
• solitary
• isolated
• single
• lonely

Common mistakes with You're alone

• Confused with 'you're all alone' which is more emphatic.
• Using it as an insult instead of support.

Frequently asked questions about You're alone

What does You're alone mean?

No one is with you.

What is the definition of You're alone?

Indicates that someone is by themselves.

How do you use You're alone in a sentence?

Sometimes, you're alone in your thoughts.

Can you give another example of You're alone?

In a crowded room, you might still feel like you're alone.

What are synonyms for You're alone?

Common alternatives include by yourself, solitary, isolated, single, lonely.

What words go with You're alone?

It commonly pairs with feel like you're alone, you're alone right now, realize you're alone.

What are common mistakes when using You're alone?

Confused with 'you're all alone' which is more emphatic. Using it as an insult instead of support.

How do you pronounce You're alone?

US: //jʊr əˈloʊn//, UK: //jʊəːr əˈləʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're alone?

Used when emphasizing solitude. Can be comforting or empathetic. Avoid in formal contexts.