Alone
Example: He sits alone in the quiet room
Definition
"Alone" is an adverb meaning to be by oneself without any other people present, often implying solitude or isolation, as in the phrase, 'He sits alone in the quiet room.'
Etymology
The word "alone" originates from Old English "all ana," which literally means 'all one' or 'entirely one.' Over time, it merged into the single word "alone," emphasizing the state of being solitary or without others.
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"Alone" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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