Alone

Adjective, Adverb

UK /əˈləʊn/

US /əˈloʊn/

Definition

(adj) : Having no one else present; without other people.

(adv) : Without help or support from anyone; by doing something on your own.

Example

"(adj) : He was alone in the room."

"(adv) : He built the house alone."

"(adv) : He solved the difficult puzzle alone, with no hints."

Explanation

Alone means being by yourself, without other people. It can be a physical state (no one around you) or an emotional one (feeling lonely). Some people enjoy being alone for peace and quiet, while others may feel sad when they are alone. It can also mean that someone did something without help.