lone

lone · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having no companions; solitary or single.

  2. 2.

    Characterized by isolation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    lone wolf — A person who prefers to act or be alone.
  • •
    lone star — Something unique or isolated; also refers to Texas (the Lone Star State).

Related words

Antonyms: accompanied, grouped
See also: alone, single, solitary
Synonyms: single, sole, solitary

Etymology

Middle English, shortened form of "alone."