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A0222900 (ə-lōn′)adj.1. Being apart from others; solitary.2. Being without anyone or anything else; only.3. Considered separately from all others of the same class.4. Being without equal; unique.adv.1. Without others: sang alone while the choir listened.2. Without help: carried the suitcases alone.3. Exclusively; only: The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone.

[Middle English : al, all; see all + one, one; see one.]

a·lone′ness n.Synonyms: alone, lonely, lonesome, solitary
These adjectives describe lack of companionship. Alone emphasizes being apart from others but does not necessarily imply unhappiness: "The first lesson reading teaches is how to be alone" (Jonathan Franzen).
Lonely and lonesome usually connote painful awareness of being alone: "'No doubt they are dead,' she thought, and felt ... sadder and ... lonelier for the thought" (Ouida)."You must keep up your spirits, mother, and not be lonesome because I'm not at home" (Charles Dickens).
Solitary often stresses physical isolation that is self-imposed: I thoroughly enjoyed my solitary dinner.

alone

(əˈləʊn) adj, adv (postpositive) 1. apart from another or others; solitary2. without anyone or anything else: one man alone could lift it. 3. without equal; unique: he stands alone in the field of microbiology. 4. to the exclusion of others; only: she alone believed him. 5. leave alone leave be let alone let be to refrain from annoying or interfering with6. leave well alone leave well enough alone let well alone let well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory7. let alone much less; not to mention: he can't afford beer, let alone whisky. [Old English al one, literally: all (entirely) one]

a•lone

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adj. (used predicatively) 1. separate, apart, or isolated from others. 2. to the exclusion of all others or all else: to live by bread alone. 3. unequaled; unexcelled: alone among his peers in artistry. adv. 4. solitarily; by oneself: She prefers to live alone. 5. solely; exclusively: It's sold by us alone. 6. without aid or help: The baby can stand alone. Idioms: 1. leave or let alone, to refrain from bothering or interfering with. 2. let alone, not to mention: too tired to walk, let alone run. 3. let well enough alone, to leave things as they are. [1250–1300; Middle English al one all (wholly) one] a•lone′ness, n. usage: See leave¹.

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lonely">lonely1. 'alone'

If you are alone, you are not with any other people.

I wanted to be alone.Barbara spent most of her time alone in the flat.

Be Careful!
Don't use 'alone' in front of a noun. For example, don't talk about 'an alone woman'. Instead, you say 'a woman on her own'.

These holidays are popular with people on their own.2. 'lonely'

Don't confuse alone with lonely. If you are lonely, you are unhappy because you don't have any friends or anyone to talk to. Lonely is used either in front of a noun or after a linking verb like be or feel.

He was a lonely little boy.She must be very lonely here.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	alone - isolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "I want to be alone"unsocial - not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions; "the unsocial disposition to neglect one's neighbors"
	2.	alone - lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler"lone, lonely, solitaryunaccompanied - being without an escort
	3.	alone - exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I'll have this car and this car only"onlyexclusive - excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; "exclusive clubs"; "an exclusive restaurants and shops"
	4.	alone - radically distinctive and without equal; "he is alone in the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleledincomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared; "an incomparable week of rest and pleasure"; "the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency"; "this report is incomparable with the earlier ones because of different breakdowns of the data"
Adv.	1.	alone - without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"exclusively, solely, entirely, only
	2.	alone - without anybody else or anything else; "the child stayed home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing"; "he flew solo"solo, unaccompanied

alone

adjective1. solitary, isolated, sole, separate, apart, abandoned, detached, by yourself, unattended, unaccompanied, out on a limb, unescorted, on your tod (slang) He was all alone in the middle of the hall.
solitary accompanied, among others, escorted2. lonely, abandoned, deserted, isolated, solitary, estranged, desolate, forsaken, forlorn, destitute, lonesome, friendless Never in her life had she felt so alone.3. unique, only, single, lone, solitary, one and only, sui generis Am I alone in recognising these facts?adverb1. solely, only, individually, singly, exclusively, uniquely You alone should determine what is right for you.2. by yourself, independently, unaided, unaccompanied, without help, on your own, unassisted, without assistance, under your own steam He was working alone, and did not have an accomplice.
by yourself with help, with assistanceQuotations
"I want to be alone" [Greta Garbo Grand Hotel (film)]

alone

adjective1. Lacking the company of others:companionless, lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, unaccompanied.2. Set away from all others:apart, detached, isolate, isolated, lone, removed, solitary.3. Without equal or rival:incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, singular, unequaled, unexampled, unique, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled.adverb1. Without the presence or aid of another:single-handedly, singly, solely, solitarily, solo.Idioms: all by one's lonesome, by oneself.2. To the exclusion of anyone or anything else:but, entirely, exclusively, only, solely.

Translations

单独地单独的只有

alone

(əˈləun) adverb1. with no-one else; by oneself. He lived alone; She is alone in believing that he is innocent.单独地2. only. He alone can remember.只有all alone completely by oneself. He has been all alone since the death of his wife.独自

alone

→ 单独的zhCN

I'm here alone (US)
I'm here on my own (UK) → 我是独自一人来这里的
I'm traveling alone (US)
I'm travelling alone (UK) → 我独自一人旅游
Leave me alone! → 请你走开！

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leave well (enough) alone

To refrain from changing, disturbing, or becoming involved in something so as to avoid unintentionally causing (or worsening) problems. To be honest, you're better off leaving well alone at this point. She's so angry that anything you say will just make things worse. Messing with the registry can cause catastrophic problems for your computer. If it isn't already totally busted, I would leave well enough alone.See also: alone, leave, well

let well alone

To refrain from changing, disturbing, or becoming involved in something so as to avoid unintentionally causing (or worsening) problems. To be honest, you're better off letting well alone at this point. She's so angry that anything you say will just make things worse. Messing with the registry can cause catastrophic problems for your computer. If it isn't already totally busted, I would let well alone.See also: alone, let, well

man cannot live by bread alone

leave (someone or something) alone

To not interact with or bother someone or interfere with something. Come on, she didn't do anything to you. Leave her alone. At a certain point, you have to just leave the painting alone instead of continuing to make changes to it. I know you're trying to help, but I'd really rather just be left alone right now.See also: alone, leave

go it alone

To do something without others' help or accompaniment. If no one will join me on this quest, then I'll just go it alone. You know how Greg is, always going it alone even though he has plenty of friends.See also: alone, go

let alone

1. verb To stop bothering someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "alone." Why do you keep picking at that scab on your knee? Let it alone already! For the last time, let your brother alone—he needs to study!2. expression Not to mention. The phrase is used to emphasize that if other more significant or pressing things are not possible or cannot be accommodated, a lesser thing certainly is not or cannot either. I hardly had time to brush my teeth this morning, let alone do my hair! We can't afford a vacation, let alone a trip to Disney World.See also: alone, let

laugh and the (whole) world laughs with you(; weep and you weep alone)

People like to be around those who are happy (but not those who are sad or morose). I know he's still hurting from the breakup, but John's misery has made him really hard to be around. Like they say, laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.See also: and, laugh, weep, world

let well enough alone

To refrain from changing, disturbing, or becoming involved in something so as to avoid unintentionally causing (or worsening) problems. To be honest, you should just let well enough alone at this point. She's so angry that anything you say will just make things worse. Messing with the registry can cause catastrophic problems for your computer. If it isn't already totally busted, I would let well enough alone.See also: alone, enough, let, well

man does not live by bread alone

In order to live a happy, fulfilling life, a person needs more than the basic amenities like food and shelter. I think if we want to really make a difference to those struggling with poverty and homelessness, we need to think beyond simply giving out free food. After all, man does not live by bread alone. Sure, you have material wealth, but you have no spiritual guidance in your life. Why not come to church with me this Sunday? A man does not live by bread alone.See also: alone, bread, by, does, live, man, not

misfortunes never come alone

Bad things, event, situations, outcomes, etc., almost always arrive in groups of two or more all at once or in quick succession. My mother died in a car crash when I was just 12, and then my father succumbed to his grief and passed away a few months later. Misfortunes never come alone, as they say. My business collapsed, my wife left me, and the bank repossessed my home, all in the space of a year. Misfortunes never come alone, it seems.See also: alone, come, misfortune, never

he travels fastest who travels alone

One can accomplish things faster without the presence or influence of other people or things, especially family members and responsibilities. Oh, it's definitely true that he travels fastest who travels alone—I couldn't have gone back to school if I'd had kids to take care of. I want this to be a quick trip to the grocery store, so I'm not taking anyone with me. I know that he travels fastest who travels alone.See also: alone, fast, he, travel, who

go it alone

to do something by oneself. Do you need help, or will you go it alone? I think I need a little more experience before I go it alone.See also: alone, go

He travels fastest who travels alone.

Prov. It is easier to achieve your goals if you do not have a spouse, children, or other connections to consider. Jill: Don't go yet! Wait for me to get ready. Jane: But you always take at least half an hour. No wonder they always say that he travels fastest who travels alone.See also: alone, fast, he, travel, who

Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.

Prov. When you are happy, people will want to be around you and share your happiness, but when you are sad, people will avoid you. Nancy: When Harry and I were dating, all our friends invited us places and called to say hello. Now that we've broken up, they treat me as if I don't exist. Jane: Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.See also: alone, and, laugh, weep, world

Leave me alone!

Stop harassing me!; Don't bother me! John: You did it. You're the one who always does it. Bill: Leave me alone! I never did it. Fred: Let's give Bill a dunk in the pool. Bill: Leave me alone!See also: leave

leave (someone, something, or some creature) alone

and let (someone, something, or some creature) alone; leave (someone, something, or some creature) be; let (someone, something, or some creature) beto stop bothering someone or something. Don't torment the cat. Leave it alone. I don't want your help. Let me alone. Don't argue about it. Let it be!See also: alone, leave

let alone someone or something

not to mention or think of someone or something; not even to take someone or something into account. (Fixed order.) Do I have a dollar? I don't even have a dime, let alone a dollar. I didn't invite John, let alone the rest of his family.See also: alone, let

let someone or something alone

and leave someone or something alone; leave someone or something beto avoid touching, bothering, or communicating with someone or something. Leave me alone. I don't want your help. Let it alone! Don't touch it! It may be hot!See also: alone, let

let well enough alone

and leave well enough aloneto leave things as they are (and not try to improve them). There isn't much more you can accomplish here. Why don't you just let well enough alone? This is as good as I can do. I'll stop and leave well enough alone.See also: alone, enough, let, well

Man does not live by bread alone.

Prov. In order to survive, people need more than physical things like food and shelter.; People need mental or spiritual things like satisfaction and love. (Biblical.) Alan: I'm so miserable. Jill: How can you be miserable? You've got a good place to live, plenty to eat, nice clothes.... Alan: But man does not live by bread alone.See also: alone, bread, by, does, live, man, not

go it alone

Undertake a project, trip, or responsibility without the aid or presence of others. For example, If you decide not to help, I'll just go it alone. [Mid-1800s] See also: alone, go

laugh and the world laughs with you

Keep your sense of humor and people will sympathize with you, as in She's always cheerful and has dozens of friends; laugh and the world laughs with you. This expression actually is part of an ancient Latin saying that concludes, weep and the world weeps with you. The current version, with the ending weep and you weep alone (meaning "you'll get no sympathy in your sorrow"), first appeared in 1883 in Ella Wilcox's poem "Solitude." O. Henry used a slightly different version: "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and they give you the laugh" ( The Count and the Wedding Guest, 1907). See also: and, laugh, world

leave someone alone

Also, let someone alone. Refrain from disturbing or interfering with someone. For example, She'll manage very well if you just leave her alone, or Stop teasing the dog; let him alone. [c. 1400] Also see leave one in peace; let alone; let be. See also: alone, leave, someone

leave well enough alone

Also, let well enough alone. Do not try to change something lest you make it worse. For example, This recipe has turned out fine in the past, so leave well enough alone. The idea behind this expression dates from ancient Greek times, specifically Aesop's fable about a fox who refused a hedgehog's offer to take out its ticks lest, by removing those that are full, other hungry ones will replace them. Put as let well alone from the early 1700s, it was first recorded as let well enough alone in 1827. Also see let sleeping dogs lie. See also: alone, enough, leave, well

let alone

1. See leave someone alone. 2. Not to mention, as in We have no room for another house guest, let alone an entire family. [c. 1800] See also: alone, let

leave well alone

If you leave well alone, you do not interfere in something, because it is all right as it is and you might make it worse. He knew when to leave well alone and when to interfere. Gordon knows his business, he says, and I should just leave well alone.See also: alone, leave, well

man cannot live by bread alone

people have spiritual as well as physical needs. This phrase comes from Matthew 4:4 (quoting Deuteronomy 8:3), where the passage continues ‘but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God’.See also: alone, bread, by, cannot, live, man

go it alone

act by yourself, without support or assistance.See also: alone, go

leave well alone

refrain from interfering in or changing something, for fear of making it worse.See also: alone, leave, well

go it aˈlone

(informal) do something, especially something difficult, without the help or support of others: Andrew decided to go it alone and start his own business.See also: alone, go

leave/let somebody aˈlone

leave/let somebody ˈbe

stop annoying somebody or trying to get their attention: She’s asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ♢ Leave him be — he obviously doesn’t want to talk about it.See also: alone, leave, let, somebody

leave/let something aˈlone

leave/let something ˈbe

stop touching, changing or moving something: I’ve told you before — leave my things alone!See also: alone, leave, let, something

let aˈlone

used after a statement to emphasize that because the first thing is not true or possible, the next thing cannot be true or possible either: I wouldn’t speak to him, let alone trust him or lend him money. ♢ She didn’t even apologize, let alone offer to pay for the damage.See also: alone, let

leave/let well aˈlone

(British English) (American English let well enough aˈlone) not try to change something or get involved in something: Arguments between other couples should be let well alone.See also: alone, leave, let, well

let alone

Not to mention; much less: "Their ancestors had been dirt poor and never saw royalty, let alone hung around with them" (Garrison Keillor).See also: alone, let

leave/let well enough alone

Do not try to improve matters lest you make them worse. This idea was stated in ancient Greek times. In Aesop’s fable, the fox refused the hedgehog’s offer to remove its ticks, “lest by removing these, which are full, other hungry ones will come.” There is a medieval French version of the saying, Assez est bone, lessez ester (It is good enough, let it be). An English proverb for many centuries, the phrase became the motto of Sir Robert Walpole, prime minister from 1715 to 1717 and again from 1721 to 1742. A slangy twentieth-century Americanism meaning the same thing is if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Reporting on a meeting between West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and President George H.W. Bush concerning the future of NATO in view of German unification, Strobe Talbott wrote, “They both believe in the old adage, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ NATO has kept the peace for 40 years, and there’s no reason to believe it can’t do so for another 40” (Time, July 2, 1990). See also let sleeping dogs lie.See also: alone, enough, leave, let, well

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leave well (enough) alone

let well alone

man cannot live by bread alone

leave (someone or something) alone

go it alone

let alone

laugh and the (whole) world laughs with you(; weep and you weep alone)

let well enough alone

man does not live by bread alone

misfortunes never come alone

he travels fastest who travels alone

go it alone

He travels fastest who travels alone.

Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.

Leave me alone!

leave (someone, something, or some creature) alone

let alone someone or something

let someone or something alone

let well enough alone

Man does not live by bread alone.

go it alone

laugh and the world laughs with you

leave someone alone

leave well enough alone

let alone

leave well alone

man cannot live by bread alone

go it alone

leave well alone

go it aˈlone

leave/let somebody aˈlone

leave/let somebody ˈbe

leave/let something aˈlone

leave/let something ˈbe

let aˈlone

leave/let well aˈlone

let alone

leave/let well enough alone

alone

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adj solitary

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adj lonely

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adj unique

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adv solely

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adv by yourself

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adj lacking the company of others

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adj set away from all others

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adj without equal or rival

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adv without the presence or aid of another

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adv to the exclusion of anyone or anything else

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adj isolated from others

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adj lacking companions or companionship

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adj exclusive of anyone or anything else