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Definition lone in American English

lone adjective

adjective
/loʊn/
1

alone

Example

Lone women drivers are advised not to pick up hitchhikers.

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2

single, or only

Example

Police believe a lone gunman is responsible for the shooting.

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3

without a husband, wife, or partner

Example

We aim to assist lone parents by providing more public nursery places.

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Definition lone in American English