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alone

The correct spelling is alone.

How to pronounce alone

/əˈləʊn/
adjective

IPA: /əˈləʊn/

Say it like: Alo-ne

The correct spelling is alone. By oneself, solitary. For example: "I can't ask for help because I am alone."

Usage Examples

I can't ask for help because I am alone.

Jones alone could do it.

She walked home alone.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.By oneself, solitary.
  2. 2.Apart from, or exclusive of, others.
  3. 3.Considered separately.
  4. 4.Without equal.
  5. 5.Unique; rare; matchless.

adverb

  1. 1.By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
  2. 2.Without outside help.
  3. 3.Exclusively.

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