Alone vs Isolated vs Single vs Solitary

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Alone

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2

Isolated

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective

Single

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Solitary

Top 3.000 (häufig)C1adjective
 AloneIsolatedSingleSolitary
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈləʊn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈləʊn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪŋɡl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪŋɡl/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i//🇺🇸 //ˈsɑː.lɪ.tɛr.i//
Bedeutungby yourself; not with anyone elsealone and away from othersOne person or thing.Being alone or without companions.
BeispielI like to spend some time alone to think about my day.The village was isolated by the heavy snowfall, cutting off all roads.He prefers to live a single life without any commitments.He preferred a solitary life in the mountains.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B2A2C1
Wortartadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenbe, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, with, be, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, with, be, sit, stand, very much, all, completely, withappear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, from, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, fromsingle person, single item, single ticket, single life, single parentsolitary confinement, solitary journey, solitary lifestyle
Antonymetogether, accompanied, with othersconnected, integrated, includedmultiple, coupled, togethersocial, accompanied, gregarious
Häufige Fehler'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.'Confused with 'isolated' vs 'isolation' in context., Using 'isolated' to describe only physical space, not emotional situations., Incorrectly applying it to describe crowds instead of individuals.Mixing up with 'singly' which has a different meaning., Using 'single' when referring to multiple items or people., Confusing 'single' with 'alone', which has a different connotation.Confusing with 'solo', which often implies a choice rather than loneliness., Using inappropriately to describe a group context., Overusing in social contexts where 'alone' is more appropriate.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse '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.Use 'isolated' to describe someone or something that is separated from others. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid when discussing social gatherings or closeness.Used to describe someone not in a relationship. In formal contexts, it can refer to a single item. Avoid using in very casual or slang conversations where 'solo' might be more suitable.Use 'solitary' to describe situations where someone or something is alone. It sounds formal; avoid it in casual conversations.

Häufige Fragen: Alone vs Isolated vs Single vs Solitary

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Alone, Isolated, Single und Solitary?

Alone: by yourself; not with anyone else Isolated: alone and away from others Single: One person or thing. Solitary: Being alone or without companions.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Alone, Isolated, Single und Solitary?

Solitary ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Alone, Isolated, Single und Solitary auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Alone: A2, Isolated: B2, Single: A2, Solitary: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Alone: I like to spend some time alone to think about my day. Isolated: The village was isolated by the heavy snowfall, cutting off all roads. Single: He prefers to live a single life without any commitments. Solitary: He preferred a solitary life in the mountains.

Kann ich Alone, Isolated, Single und Solitary austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Alone, Isolated, Single und Solitary sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.