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A solitary tree stood on the hill.
What does Solitary mean?
alone or by itself.
Dictionary definition
Alone or happening without others nearby.
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The animal prefers a solitary life instead of living in groups.
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The novel uses a solitary setting to show how isolated the character feels.
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What does solitary mean?
Solitary means alone or by itself.
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Which word is closest in meaning to solitary?
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WordSolitary.
Partadjective.
MeaningSolitary means alone or by itself.
ExampleExample: A solitary tree stood on the hill.
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- sol · uh · tair · ee
- Strongest beat
- sol
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sol.
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solitary
noun
solitude
The state of being alone, often peacefully.
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