Lone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlōn/

Meaning & Definition of Lone

Lone (adjective)

  1. having no company, solitary
  2. preferring solitude
  3. only, sole

Lone (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being the one or ones of a class with no other members

    "the lone ripe apple in the entire bag"

    similar: alone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary, special, sui generis, unique
    related: single, solo, unaccompanied, unattended, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, peerless, unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate, nonce
    near: divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad, assorted, heterogenous, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, varied, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated

  2. not being in the company of others

    "just one lone cow in the middle of the field"

    similar: alone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, on one's own
    related: unattended, unchaperoned, forlorn, friendless, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, separate, unattached, unconnected, unlinked, detached, disconnected, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, fractionated, abandoned, adrift, deserted, desolate, forgotten, forsaken, lorn, neglected
    opposite: accompanied
    near: attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked

Related Entry: Lone ranger (noun)

Lone ranger is a different word from Lone. The synonyms below are for lone ranger, not for lone.

  1. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs

    "something of a lone ranger among anthropologists, she does her research without either a lending hand or an eye toward trendy topics"

    similar: bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, lone wolf, loner, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist
    related: freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly
    opposite: conformer, conformist
    near: adherent, follower, supporter, sheep

Related Entry: Lone wolf (noun)

Lone wolf is a different word from Lone. The synonyms below are for lone wolf, not for lone.

  1. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs

    "a lone wolf in the art world, he has his own style and paints only to please himself"

    similar: bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, lone ranger, loner, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist
    related: freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly
    opposite: conformer, conformist
    near: adherent, follower, supporter, sheep

Related Entry: Lone-wolf (adjective)

Lone-wolf is a different word from Lone. The synonyms below are for lone-wolf, not for lone.

  1. as in lone, antisocial

    similar: antisocial, lone, unsociable, unsocial, backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, introverted, modest, recessive, retiring, self-effacing, sheepish, shy, withdrawn, awkward, embarrassed, self-conscious, unadventurous, unassertive, unenterprising, inhibited, reserved, uneasy, uptight
    opposite: extroverted, immodest, outgoing, boon, clubbable, companionable, convivial, gregarious, sociable, social, bold, dashing, forceful, brash, forward, overbold, uninhibited, unreserved

Related Entry: Lone rangers (noun)

Lone rangers is a different word from Lone. The synonyms below are for lone rangers, not for lone.

  1. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs

    "something of a lone ranger among anthropologists, she does her research without either a lending hand or an eye toward trendy topics"

    similar: bohemians, bohos, counterculturists, deviants, enfants terribles, free spirits, heretics, iconoclasts, individualists, loners, lone wolves, mavericks, nonconformers, nonconformists
    related: freethinkers, characters, codgers, crackbrains, crackpots, cranks, eccentrics, freaks, kooks, nuts, oddballs, screwballs, weirdos, eight balls, misfits, outsiders, aberrants, anomalies
    opposite: conformers, conformists
    near: adherents, followers, supporters, sheep

Related Entry: Lone wolves (noun)

Lone wolves is a different word from Lone. The synonyms below are for lone wolves, not for lone.

  1. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs

    "a lone wolf in the art world, he has his own style and paints only to please himself"

    similar: bohemians, bohos, counterculturists, deviants, enfants terribles, free spirits, heretics, iconoclasts, individualists, lone rangers, loners, mavericks, nonconformers, nonconformists
    related: freethinkers, characters, codgers, crackbrains, crackpots, cranks, eccentrics, freaks, kooks, nuts, oddballs, screwballs, weirdos, eight balls, misfits, outsiders, aberrants, anomalies
    opposite: conformers, conformists
    near: adherents, followers, supporters, sheep

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lone:

alone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary, special, sui generis, unique, lonely, lonesome, single, solo, unaccompanied, on one's own

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lone

Words with the opposite meaning of Lone:

accompanied

Related Words for Lone

unattended, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, peerless, unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate, nonce, unchaperoned, forlorn, friendless, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, quarantined

Near Antonyms of Lone

divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad, assorted, heterogenous, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, varied, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected

Word Forms of Lone

Derived words: loneness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lone

Middle English, short for alone

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Lone

lone ranger, lone star tick, lone wolf, plough a lone/lonely furrow

Frequently Asked Questions about Lone

What does "Lone" mean?

"Lone" means having no company, solitary. As an adjective, it is defined as: having no company, solitary. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lone"?

Other words for "Lone" include alone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary and special. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lone"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lone". Common alternatives include alone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary, special, sui generis and unique.

What is the opposite of "Lone"?

Antonyms of "Lone" include accompanied. Near antonyms include divers, manifold, multifarious and myriad.

How do you use "Lone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lone" in a sentence: "the lone ripe apple in the entire bag"; "just one lone cow in the middle of the field".

Is "Lone" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lone" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lone"?

"Lone" is pronounced /ˈlōn/.

What is the origin of the word "Lone"?

"Lone" comes from Middle English, short for alone. First known use: 14th century.