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solitary
01
performed alone, without the involvement or companionship of others
Examples
He took a solitary walk through the park to clear his mind.
Writing can be a solitary task, often requiring long hours of quiet focus.
02
existing as the only one and without any other of the same kind
Examples
They could n’t find a solitary clue to solve the mystery.
Not a solitary witness came forward to testify in the case.
03
alone, without companionship
Examples
The solitary star shone brightly in the night sky, surrounded by darkness.
He lived a solitary life in a remote cabin, far from the nearest town.
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The cabin was located in a solitary spot deep within the forest, far from any roads.
She enjoyed the solitary beach, where she could relax without encountering anyone.
05
(of animals) living and existing alone rather than in groups or pairs
Examples
The solitary tiger roamed its territory without the company of others.
Solitary bees build their nests independently, unlike hive-dwelling species.
06
(of plants) growing alone as apposed to in clusters
Examples
Some plants, like the solitary cactus, thrive in isolation in the desert.
A solitary pine tree grew on the mountainside, standing tall amidst the rocky terrain.
Solitary
Examples
The solitary had lived in the mountains for years, far from any human contact.
Known as a solitary, she rarely ventured into town, preferring the quiet of her isolated cabin.
02
the practice of isolating a prisoner from others, typically as a form of punishment
Examples
The inmate was placed in solitary for violating prison rules.
He spent several weeks in solitary, cut off from all human contact.
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