lone
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /loʊn/ · UK /ləʊn/
lone means: Alone, with no other person nearby or sharing an activity.
adjective
WITHOUT COMPANYB2
Alone, with no other person nearby or sharing an activity.
- A lone traveler crossed the bridge.
- We saw a lone figure on the beach.
- The lone walker disappeared into the forest.
ONLY ONEB2
The only person or thing in a group or situation.
- He was the lone survivor.
- One lone vote prevented a unanimous decision.
- She was the lone woman on the committee.
Questions about lone
What does lone mean?
Alone, with no other person nearby or sharing an activity.
What is lone in other languages?
Türkçe: yalnız · Español: solitario · Français: solitaire · Deutsch: einsam · Italiano: solitario · 日本語: 一人の
How do you pronounce lone?
In American English /loʊn/; in British English /ləʊn/.
How do you use lone in a sentence?
A lone traveler crossed the bridge. We saw a lone figure on the beach.
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