Meaning
With no other person there.
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Word origin
From Middle English al one, meaning all one, that is, all by oneself.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- al one
- English cognates
- lone, lonely
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 1: alone, second, myself and 7 more words.