Alone vs Isolated vs Single vs Solitary

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Alone

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2

Isolated

Top 2000 (comune)B2adjective

Single

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2adjective

Solitary

Top 3000 (comune)C1adjective
 AloneIsolatedSingleSolitary
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈləʊn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈləʊn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪŋɡl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪŋɡl/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i//🇺🇸 //ˈsɑː.lɪ.tɛr.i//
Significatoby yourself; not with anyone elsealone and away from othersOne person or thing.Being alone or without companions.
EsempioI 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.
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Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 2000 (comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)Top 3000 (comune)
Livello CEFRA2B2A2C1
Categoria grammaticaleadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Collocazionibe, 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
Contraritogether, accompanied, with othersconnected, integrated, includedmultiple, coupled, togethersocial, accompanied, gregarious
Errori comuni'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.
Note d'usoUse '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.

Domande frequenti: Alone vs Isolated vs Single vs Solitary

Qual è la differenza tra Alone, Isolated, Single e 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.

Quale è più avanzata: Alone, Isolated, Single e Solitary?

Solitary è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Alone, Isolated, Single e Solitary sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Alone: A2, Isolated: B2, Single: A2, Solitary: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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.

Posso usare Alone, Isolated, Single e Solitary in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Alone, Isolated, Single e Solitary sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.