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Ella sat alone at lunch until a friend joined her.
What does Alone mean?
Alone means without other people nearby or without company.
Dictionary definition
Without other people nearby or without company.
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What does alone mean?
Alone means without other people nearby or without company.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to alone?
Solitary is a synonym for alone because it has a similar meaning.
Practice 3
Which sentence best shows the meaning of alone?
The correct sentence gives clues that match this meaning: without other people nearby or without company.
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uh · lohn · strongest beat: lohn
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WordAlone.
Partadjective.
MeaningAlone means without other people nearby or without company.
ExampleExample: Ella sat alone at lunch until a friend joined her.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · lohn
- Strongest beat
- lohn
- Ending
- lohn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lohn.
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Synonyms
Words like Alone
solitaryUse when someone or something is by itself.
Antonyms
Opposite words
togetherUse when people are with one another.
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Word family
Alone word family
Base word
alone
adjective
lonely
Sad because you are alone or feel alone.
noun
aloneness
The state of being alone.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show someone is by themselves.
Common mix-up
Alone does not always mean sad; some people like quiet time alone.
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