lone

[lohn]

lone Definition

• 1. having no companions; solitary or single
• 2. unaccompanied by others; isolated
• 3. being 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.

• Example

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

• Example

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

• Example

  She is the lone woman in the boardroom.

lone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lone

• solitary
• lonely
• single
• only
• sole

Antonyms for lone

• accompanied
• together
• grouped

Phrases with lone

• lone wolf

  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.

• lone voice

  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.

• lone parent

  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.