alone
Translation
alone, by oneself, on one's own
Examples
She likes to be alone sometimes.
She likes to be alone sometimes.
He lives alone in a small flat.
He lives alone in a small flat.
You alone can solve this problem.
You alone can solve this problem.
Grammar Patterns
((to be alone)) in a state of being by oneself She likes to be alone sometimes.
((verb + alone)) doing an action by oneself He lives alone in a small flat.
((noun/pronoun + alone)) meaning 'only' or 'exclusively' You alone can solve this problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: by oneself, on one's own, solo; Antonyms: together, accompanied
Etymology
From Middle English 'al one', meaning 'all one' or 'entirely by oneself'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'all one'. When you are alone, you are 'all one' person.