lone
/ləʊn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lones · loning · loned
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Solitary; having no companion.
Adjective
Examples
a lone traveler or watcher
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
Meaning · English
Isolated or lonely; lacking companionship.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Only used in lone it
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lone” mean?
Solitary; having no companion.
Is “lone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.