lone
Translation
lone, solitary, single
Examples
A lone wolf wandered through the forest.
A lone wolf wandered through the forest.
She was the lone survivor of the crash.
She was the lone survivor of the crash.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to mean 'the only one' A lone figure stood on the hill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solitary, single, sole; Antonyms: accompanied, together
Etymology
Short for 'alone', from Middle English 'al one', meaning 'all one'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'one' inside 'lone'. It emphasizes being single or the only one.