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British pronunciation
/lˈə‍ʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "lone"

01

alone and without any companions

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The film tells the story of a lone hero who takes on a quest alone.
She spotted a lone cyclist making his way down the empty road.
02

isolated and without any support

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She was a lone advocate for the new policy, facing resistance from her colleagues.
He was the lone voice of dissent in the group, advocating for a different approach.
03

preferring to be alone

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The lone hiker trekked across the mountain, enjoying the peaceful isolation.
As a lone artist, she found inspiration in the quiet moments spent in her studio.
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.
As a lone mother, she managed all the household responsibilities on her own.
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.
The photographer captured the beauty of a lone farmhouse set against a vast, empty landscape.
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