Formal and Informal Expressions of alone

In different contexts, you can replace 'alone' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'solitary, unaccompanied' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'by oneself, on one's own' is a commonplace synonym.

alone: Explore its Definition & Usage

alone Definition

1having no one else present; on one's own
2separate from others; solitary

Using alone: Examples

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

Example
I prefer to be alone when I'm working.
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She was left alone in the house.
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He felt very alone after his wife died.
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The child was crying alone in the corner.

alone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alone

Antonyms for alone

Phrases with alone

leave someone alone
stop bothering or interfering with someone
Example
I just want to be left alone to finish my work.
go it alone
do something by oneself, without help or support from others
Example
She decided to go it alone and start her own business.
leave well enough alone
not try to improve or change something that is already satisfactory
Example
The recipe is fine as it is. Let's leave well enough alone.

Origins of alone

from all + one

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Summary: alone in Brief

'Alone' [əˈləʊn] means having no one else present or separate from others. It can denote a preference for solitude, as in 'I prefer to be alone when I'm working,' or a sense of isolation, as in 'He felt very alone after his wife died.' Phrases like 'leave someone alone' and 'go it alone' use 'alone' to denote independence or self-sufficiency.