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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarAlone, lonely, or lonesome ? - Cambridge Grammar

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     ALONE definition: 1. without other people: 2. without any...

2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 151490adjectives - Is "alone" an adverb in "I was sitting alone ...

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   In the sentence given in post 1 "I was sitting alone" alone is not an adverb, even when dictionaries say so. The basic concept is: I was alone - and that is an adjective. Even if you replace "was" by "was sitting" or "was standing" that does not change anything. "was sitting" is can be considered as a variant of the verb to be (the basic copula verb, that has a lot of variants).

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4. www.grammarly.com › adjectives-and-adverbsAdjectives and Adverbs–What's the Difference? - Grammarly

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   Aug 30, 2022 · The best way to tell the difference between an adjective and an adverb is to identify the word it describes. If the word being described is a noun, then it’s an adjective; if the word being described is a verb, adjective, or another adverb, then it’s an adverb. Sometimes you can use a shortcut to tell the difference between adjectives and ...

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Like if you were trying to say that he didn't know or care what others thought about the subject. Like, "Bittering was not subject to peer pressure. He thought alone." But even at that, that's just not something a fluent English speaker is likely to say.) "Alone" can be an adverb. Like you can say, "He was living alone" or "He went on a trip ...

6. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 340072What kind of adjective is the word 'ALONE'

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   1. Alone is an adverb, not an adjective. (The adjectival form is lone, as in The Lone Ranger.) "Alone" is equivalent in meaning to the following adverbial phrases, but being one word only, "alone" is preferable to. by myself. by yourself.

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   Is alone an adverb or an adjective?

   • Alone is an adverb, not an adjective. (The adjectival form is lone, as in The Lone Ranger.) "Alone" is equivalent in meaning to the following adverbial phrases, but being one word only, "alone" is preferable to by myself by yourself by itself / himself / herself by ourselves by yourselves by themselves

   What kind of adjective is the word 'ALONE'

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   Is 'I was sitting alone' an adverb?

   • Is the sentence "I was sitting alone." correct? And if so, is "alone" an adverb? Are there other examples of adjectives being used as adverbs without modification? (1) Yes. (2) I wouldn't class it as such. (3) So this question is incorrect. Predicative adjectives are adjectives.

   adjectives - Is "alone" an adverb in "I was sitting alone"? - English

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   What does alone mean in English?

   • The meaning in this case is that I was the only one who went home (while others stayed out / at the scene / away from home). "Alone" can be an adjective in something like "He prefers being alone". Alone, adj., adv., and n. Source: OED The definitive record of the English language.

   What kind of adjective is the word 'ALONE'

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   How many meanings does the word alone have?

   • There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word alone, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word alone? How is the word alone pronounced? Where does the word alone come from?

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   Can you use 'alone' in a sentence?

   • Yes, you can indeed use "alone" in this way and with no comma required. Here is a rather nice quote from Dragon Lord Messiah (Elijah Stone): "Yes. That is how I must remain. To truly be true to myself, I alone must stand, alone." Two uses of the word in one sentence (one predicative; one not)! :) Alone is an adverb, not an adjective.

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   When was the word alone first used?

   • The earliest known use of the word alone is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for alone is from around 1175, in Ormulum. alone is formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: all adv., one adj.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALONE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALONE definition: 1. without other people: 2. without any others: 3. without other people: . Learn more.