lone

[lohn]

lone Definition

  • 1having no companions; solitary or single
  • 2unaccompanied by others; isolated
  • 3being the only one of its kind; unique

Using lone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lone survivor of the shipwreck was rescued after days at sea.

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    He took a lone walk in the woods to clear his head.

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    The lone tree in the field stood out against the horizon.

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    She is the lone woman in the boardroom.

lone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lone

Phrases with lone

  • a person who prefers to act alone rather than with others

    Example

    He's always been a bit of a lone wolf, preferring to work on his own projects.

  • a person who expresses an opinion or viewpoint that is different from those of the majority

    Example

    She was a lone voice in the debate, arguing for a more cautious approach.

  • a person who raises a child or children alone, without a partner

    Example

    As a lone parent, she had to work hard to provide for her family.

Origins of lone

from Old English 'ān', meaning 'one'

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Summary: lone in Brief

'Lone' [lohn] refers to being solitary, isolated, or unique. It can describe a person, object, or situation, as in 'The lone survivor of the shipwreck was rescued after days at sea.' 'Lone' extends into phrases like 'lone wolf,' denoting a person who prefers to act alone, and 'lone voice,' referring to someone who expresses a different opinion from the majority.

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