Synonyms of alone

Adjective


1. alone(predicate), unsocial (vs. social)

usage: isolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "I want to be alone"

2. alone(predicate), lone(prenominal), lonely(prenominal), solitary, unaccompanied (vs. accompanied)

usage: lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler"

3. alone(predicate), only, exclusive (vs. inclusive)

usage: exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I'll have this car and this car only"

4. alone(predicate), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled, incomparable (vs. comparable), uncomparable

usage: radically distinctive and without equal; "he is alone in the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

Adverb


1. entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only

usage: without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"

2. alone, solo, unaccompanied

usage: without anybody else or anything else; "the child stayed home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing"; "he flew solo"

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Definition and meaning of alone (Dictionary)