Lone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ləʊn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lone is an adjective meaning Solitary; having no companion.
Meaning
Solitary; having no companion.
More Meanings
- Isolated or lonely; lacking companionship.
- Sole; being the only one of a type.
- Situated by itself or by oneself, with no neighbours.
- (Philippines, politics, of an election or elected position) Not divided into multiple districts.
- (archaic) Unfrequented by human beings; solitary.
- (archaic) Single; unmarried, or in widowhood.
Example Sentences
a lone house; a lone isle
a lone traveler or watcher
By a lone wall a lonelier column rears.
the lone male audience member at the concert
Synonyms for lone
Depending on context, synonyms include only, solitary, lonely, eremitic, alone, lonesome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alone, only, lonesome, lonely, single, sole.
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