alone

English

/əˈləʊn/, /əˈloʊn/, /ɐˈluŋ/

adj
Definitions
  • by By oneself, solitary.
  • Apart from, or exclusive of, others.
  • Considered separately.
  • Without equal.
  • (obsolete) Unique; rare; matchless.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English allone prefix from English one.

Origin

English

one

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