lone — being the only one; solitary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being the only one; solitary
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊn/
Example Sentences
- The lone cookie in the jar looked so sad that I had to eat it.
- She was the lone student who actually read the entire textbook.
- A lone sock always survives the washing machine mystery.
lone
ADJECTIVE[/loʊn/]
being the only one; solitary
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Lone developed in the 14th century as a shortened form of 'alone', which derived from the Old English phrase 'all one' (meaning 'all together as one'). Over time, it became established as an independent adjective meaning 'solitary' or 'unaccompanied'.
Breakdown
alone → lone (shortened form); ultimately from Old English 'al' (all) + 'one' (one), originally expressing the sense of being singular or separate.
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📝Examples
“The lone cookie in the jar looked so sad that I had to eat it.”
“She was the lone student who actually read the entire textbook.”
“A lone sock always survives the washing machine mystery.”
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