lone
lone
loʊn
lown
British pronunciation
/lˈə‍ʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "lone"in English

01

alone and without any companions

lone definition and meaning
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The film tells the story of a lone hero who takes on a quest alone.
02

isolated and without any support

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She was a lone advocate for the new policy, facing resistance from her colleagues.
03

preferring to be alone

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The lone hiker trekked across the mountain, enjoying the peaceful isolation.
04

(of a parent) raising a child or children without the support or presence of a partner

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The lone parent juggled work and childcare duties to provide for her family.
05

(of a place) infrequently visited, remote, and isolated from more populated or developed areas

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They chose a lone cabin in the woods for a peaceful retreat away from the city.
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