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What is another word for Alone? – 153 Alone Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    isolated solitary single separate individual independent self-sufficient unaccompanied companionless friendless deserted abandoned forsaken lonesome lonely desolate secluded remote detached disconnected disengaged unconnected apart discrete distinct unique exclusive sole only one unmarried unwed unattached solo hermitic reclusive secluded shut-off.

    Meaning of Alone

    The primary meaning of the word "Alone" is being without others, either by choice or circumstance.

    Definitions

    • Having no one else present; unaccompanied
    • Having no help or support from others
    • Being the only one of a particular type or kind
    • Feeling isolated or disconnected from others

    Etymology of Alone

    The word "Alone" originates from the Old English word "an" meaning "one" and "lone" from Old English "lēna" meaning "to lend" but later influenced by "lēne" or "lone" from Old Norse "lénn" and eventually aligning with the sense of being solitary, which developed in Middle English.
    Historically, the usage of "Alone" has evolved to encompass a range of meanings including physical isolation, emotional loneliness, and independence.

    Example Uses

    • She likes to spend time alone in the woods to reflect on her life.
    • After the move, he felt alone in the new city without any friends or family.
    • The astronaut felt completely alone floating in space, disconnected from the rest of humanity.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accompanied together united joined connected linked attached coupled paired married engaged committed associated affiliated integrated combined merged assembled gathered social interactive communal public shared cooperative collaborative supportive assisted aided helped guided.

    Related Nouns

    isolation solitude loneliness seclusion hermitage retreat refuge shelter asylum sanctuary privacy secrecy exclusivity individuality independence self-sufficiency autonomy freedom privacy confinement quarantine segregation separation detachment disconnection.

    Related Verbs

    isolate separate detach disconnect seclude hide conceal shelter protect guard defend accompany join unite connect link attach couple pair marry engage commit associate affiliate integrate combine merge assemble gather.

    Related Adjectives

    solitary single individual independent self-sufficient unaccompanied companionless friendless deserted abandoned forsaken lonesome lonely desolate secluded remote detached disconnected unique exclusive sole only private secret exclusive isolated confined quarantined segregated separate.