Alone
Alone
Alone (/əˈloʊn/), from the Old English all ana, meaning "wholly oneself", is a state of being in solitude, or the absence of the company of others.
Definition
The term "alone" is used to describe a state or condition where an individual is not accompanied by any other person. It can refer to both a physical state, where the individual is physically separated from others, or a psychological state, where the individual feels emotionally isolated or disconnected from others.
Etymology
The word "alone" comes from the Old English all ana, which means "wholly oneself". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic *alainaz, which is a compound of *alaz (all) and *ainaz (one).
Related Terms
- Solitude: A state or situation of being alone.
- Loneliness: A complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.
- Isolation: The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
- Seclusion: The state of being private and away from other people.
Pronunciation
The word "alone" is pronounced as /əˈloʊn/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alone
- Wikipedia's article - Alone
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