Lone: meaning, definitions and examples

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lone

 

[ loสŠn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The word 'lone' refers to being alone or solitary. It describes a state where an individual is without companions or support. This term often conveys a sense of isolation or loneliness, where one is physically or emotionally detached from others. It can also imply a sense of independence or self-sufficiency.

Synonyms

alone, isolated, single, solitary.

Examples of usage

  • He took a lone walk along the beach.
  • The lone wolf is a symbol of independence.
  • She enjoyed her lone moments of reflection.

Translations

Translations of the word "lone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solitรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesepian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดะธะฝะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ samotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญค็‹ฌใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solitaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solitario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalnฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osamฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osamelรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญค็‹ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osamljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einangraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solitario

Etymology

The word 'lone' originates from the Middle English term 'lone', which in turn derives from the Old English 'ฤnlฤซc', meaning 'one, alone'. This word has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*ainwaz', which means 'one' or 'alone', illustrating a long-standing association with solitude. Over the centuries, 'lone' has been used in various contexts to express isolation, whether physically or emotionally. It gained popularity in the 19th century as a literary term often associated with themes of solitude, loneliness, and the human condition. As society evolved, the term has retained its meaning while being frequently used in literature, music, and everyday language to describe individuals who choose or are forced into solitude.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,114, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.