Looking for the meaning of the word LONE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LONE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lone
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: shortening of alone
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having no companions; solitary or single
Short Definition:solitary or single
Examples:- I approached a lone drinker across the bar
- we sheltered under a lone tree
Definition:
(of a place) unfrequented and remote
Short Definition:unfrequented and remote
Examples:- houses in lone rural settings
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