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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.
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.
03
alone, without companionship
Examples
The solitary star shone brightly in the night sky, surrounded by darkness.
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The cabin was located in a solitary spot deep within the forest, far from any roads.
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.
06
(of plants) growing alone as apposed to in clusters
Examples
Some plants, like the solitary cactus, thrive in isolation in the desert.
Solitary
Examples
The solitary had lived in the mountains for years, far from any human contact.
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.
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