English · Word Candidate

alone

/əˈləʊn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

By oneself, solitary.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một mình, độc lập

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Adjective

Examples

I can't ask for help because I am alone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

By oneself, solitary. — Not involved in a romantic relationship.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một mình, đơn độc

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một mình, riêng biệt với người khác

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Adverb

Examples

She walked home alone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Without outside help.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không có sự giúp đỡ từ bên ngoài

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Adverb

Examples

The job was too hard for me to do alone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “alone” mean?

By oneself, solitary.

Is “alone” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.