SOLITARY


Meaning of SOLITARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɒlɪtri, AM -teri ]

1.

A person or animal that is solitary spends a lot of time alone.

Paul was a shy, pleasant, solitary man...

They often have a lonely and solitary life to lead.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

A solitary activity is one that you do alone.

His evenings were spent in solitary drinking.

ADJ : ADJ n

3.

A solitary person or object is alone, with no others near them.

...the occasional solitary figure making a study of wildflowers or grasses.

= lone

ADJ : ADJ n

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