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lone

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lone

adj \ˈlōn\

Definition of LONE

1
a : having no company : solitary b : preferring solitude
2
: only, sole
3
: situated by itself : isolated
lone·ness \ˈlōn-nəs\ noun

Examples of LONE

  1. <the lone ripe apple in the entire bag>
  2. <just one lone cow in the middle of the field>

Origin of LONE

Middle English, short for alone
First Known Use: 14th century

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