lone
1 of 1adjective/loʊn/
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alone and without any companions
- The film tells the story of a lone hero who takes on a quest alone.
- She spotted a lone cyclist making his way down the empty road.
- The lone building on the hill seemed isolated from the rest of the village.
- At the party, he noticed a lone guest sitting quietly in the corner.
- The lone survivor of the plane crash was rescued after days lost in the jungle.
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isolated and without any support
- She was a lone advocate for the new policy, facing resistance from her colleagues.
- He was the lone voice of dissent in the group, advocating for a different approach.
- As a lone critic, his opinions were often overshadowed by the majority's views.
- Despite his efforts, he felt like a lone voice advocating for change within the organization.
- The lone researcher struggled to find support for his unconventional theory.
3
preferring to be alone
- The lone hiker trekked across the mountain, enjoying the peaceful isolation.
- As a lone artist, she found inspiration in the quiet moments spent in her studio.
- The lone writer found solace in the silence of his cabin, where he could focus on his work without distractions.
- He was a lone wanderer, exploring new places and meeting new people on his own terms.
4
(of a parent) raising a child or children without the support or presence of a partner
- The lone parent juggled work and childcare duties to provide for her family.
- As a lone mother, she managed all the household responsibilities on her own.
- The support group offers resources for lone parents facing the challenges of single-handedly raising children.
- His role as a lone father has been both challenging and rewarding as he navigates parenting solo.
- The lone parent struggled with balancing her career and the demands of raising two young kids alone.
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(of a place) infrequently visited, remote, and isolated from more populated or developed areas
- They chose a lone cabin in the woods for a peaceful retreat away from the city.
- The photographer captured the beauty of a lone farmhouse set against a vast, empty landscape.
- The village was a lone outpost, with few visitors and little contact with the outside world.
- The lone trail wound through the forest, offering solitude and seclusion for hikers.
- Living in a lone, remote area meant relying on a long drive for basic supplies.