What does alone mean or Definition?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word alone? That's all it means.

Enter word or name to Pronounce


Share this page with #HowToSay hashtag and Challenge your friends for how to pronounce any difficult words.

List of meaning for alone

having no one else present; on one's own

alone(p)(adj)

isolated from others

"could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "I want to be alone"

alone(p), lone(a), lonely(a), solitary(adj)

lacking companions or companionship

"he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler"

alone(p), only(adj)

exclusive of anyone or anything else

"she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I'll have this car and this car only"

alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled(adverb)

radically distinctive and without equal

"he is alone in the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only(adverb)

without any others being included or involved

"was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"

alone, solo, unaccompanied(adverb)

without anybody else or anything else

"the child stayed home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing"; "he flew solo"

not being in the company of others

no one realized the boy was alone in his room so they all left for the movies without him

being the one or ones of a class with no other members

he is alone among the actors of his generation in his exceptional ability to play both comedic and serious parts

without aid or support

completely new to the big city, she nevertheless managed to find her way home alone

for nothing other than

would willingly play professional baseball for the sheer enjoyment alone

Follow us

Ravisankar Mayakrishnan (Author of HowToSay.co.in)

Ravisankar Mayakrishnan

Welcome to howtosay.co.in! I'm Ravisankar Mayakrishnan, the author behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring you a platform that celebrates language and communication. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away. Discover more about me and the journey of HowToSay.co.in at About us section.