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(adj) unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled
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
(adj) only
exclusive of anyone or anything else
she alone believed him; cannot live by bread alone; I'll have this car and this car only
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
(adv) only, solely, entirely, exclusively
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
(adv) unaccompanied, solo
without anybody else or anything else
the child stayed home alone; the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing; he flew solo