solitude
gb/sˈɑlətˌud/ us/sˈɑlətˌud/
B2
Inglês
~ 3800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
state
1
state of being alone
When you are alone and not with other people.
Padrão de uso:
in [someone's] solitude
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solitude' with 'loneliness'. 'Solitude' can be positive and chosen, while 'loneliness' is usually negative and unwanted.
Sinónimos
isolation (Can imply being cut off from others, sometimes against one's will, whereas 'solitude' can be chosen and positive.)
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seclusion (Often used for being hidden away from view, sometimes for privacy or safety.)
Antónimos
company (Refers to the presence of other people, which is the opposite of being alone.)
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companionship (Suggests friendly association with others, contrasting with being alone.)
Colocações
peaceful solitude
|seek solitude
|enjoy solitude
|in solitude
|solitude and silence
Temas
emotions
|lifestyle
|mental health
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She enjoys the solitude of her mountain cabin.
- After a busy week, he longed for some solitude.
- The artist worked in complete solitude for months.
- Solitude can be refreshing for the mind.
- He found peace in the solitude of the forest.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like the solitude of my room.
- He sits in solitude by the lake.
- She wants some solitude to read her book.
- Solitude helps me think clearly.
- The man lives in solitude in the hills.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
solitude
IPA
GB/sˈɑlətˌud/
US/sˈɑlətˌud/
Sílabas e acento
solitude (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (solitude)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: solitude
- Plural: solitude, solitudes
Família de palavras
Expressões
in solitude
1/ˈɪn sˈɑlətˌud/
fixed phrase
while being alone
When someone is alone and not with other people.
Exemplos
- He wrote the book in solitude at a remote cabin.
- She prefers to work in solitude to avoid distractions.
peaceful solitude
1/pˈisfəl sˈɑlətˌud/
fixed phrase
calm and pleasant aloneness
A calm and nice feeling when you are alone.
Exemplos
- I enjoy the peaceful solitude of early mornings.
- The beach offered peaceful solitude away from the crowds.
seek solitude
1/sˈik sˈɑlətˌud/
fixed phrase
try to be alone
To try to be alone and away from other people.
Exemplos
- Sometimes I seek solitude to clear my mind.
- After the meeting, he sought solitude in the garden.