solitary
gb/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi/ us/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi/
B1
Ingles
~ 3100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
state
1
Alone; without others
Being by yourself, with no other people or things around you.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is solitary
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solitary' with 'lonely'. 'Solitary' means simply being alone; 'lonely' means feeling sad because you are alone.
Mga kasingkahulugan
alone (Common and general term for not being with others.)
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isolated (Implies being separated from others, sometimes with a sense of distance or remoteness.)
Mga kasalungat
social (Involving or enjoying the company of others.)
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companioned (Having someone with you.)
Mga kolokasyon
solitary figure
|solitary life
|solitary walk
|solitary animal
Mga tema
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- She enjoyed the solitary walk along the beach at sunrise.
- A solitary figure stood at the end of the pier.
- The mountain is home to a solitary eagle.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like a solitary walk in the park.
- He is a solitary man.
- The cat is solitary and does not like other cats.
adjective
B1
state
2
Single; only one
Being the only one of its kind in a place.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is solitary
Mga kasingkahulugan
single (Most common term for 'only one'.)
|
lone (Emphasizes being the only one, often with a dramatic tone.)
Mga kasalungat
multiple (More than one.)
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several (A small number more than one.)
Mga kolokasyon
solitary tree
|solitary example
|solitary building
Mga tema
description
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- A solitary tree stood in the middle of the field.
- There was only a solitary candle lighting the room.
- He gave a solitary nod before leaving.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- There is a solitary house on the hill.
- A solitary bird sits on the roof.
- I saw a solitary star in the sky.
adjective
B2
property
3
Preferring to be alone
Liking to be alone and not with other people.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is solitary
Mga kasingkahulugan
introverted (Focuses on personality type that prefers solitude.)
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unsociable (Suggests an active dislike for company.)
Mga kasalungat
gregarious (Enjoys being with other people.)
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outgoing (Friendly and likes socializing.)
Mga kolokasyon
solitary person
|solitary nature
Mga tema
emotions
|personality
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- He has always been a solitary person, happy in his own company.
- Her solitary nature made it hard for her to make friends.
- Writers are often solitary by necessity.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She is a solitary woman.
- My uncle is solitary and quiet.
- I am solitary and like reading books.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
4
Person who is alone
A person who spends most of their time alone.
Mga kasingkahulugan
loner (Informal term for someone who prefers to be alone.)
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hermit (Someone living in seclusion, often for religious reasons.)
Mga kasalungat
socialite (Someone who enjoys frequent social activities.)
Mga kolokasyon
a solitary
Mga tema
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- He was a solitary, rarely seen at public events.
- The old man was a solitary who lived at the edge of town.
- As a solitary, she valued her privacy above all else.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He is a solitary who lives in the forest.
- The man is a solitary by nature.
- She became a solitary after her husband died.
adjective
B2
state
5
Confined alone as punishment
Kept alone in a prison cell as punishment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
isolated (General term for being kept apart from others; less specific to prison context.)
Mga kasalungat
communal (Shared with others, opposite of being kept alone.)
Mga kolokasyon
solitary confinement
Mga tema
law
|health
Mga Halimbawa
- The prisoner spent three months in solitary confinement.
- He was placed in solitary for breaking prison rules.
- Solitary conditions can have severe psychological effects.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The prisoner is in solitary confinement.
- He stayed in solitary for ten days.
- The man was put in solitary after the fight.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
solitary
IPA
GB/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi/
US/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi/
Mga pantig at diin
sol - it - ary (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: solitary
Noun
- Base: solitary
- Plural: solitaries, solitary
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
solitaries
noun
Core family
solitude
noun B2
Related words
solitarily
adverb
solo
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
solitariness
noun C1
Mga ekspresyon
solitary confinement
1/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
being imprisoned alone in a cell
A type of prison punishment where a person is kept alone in a small room and is not allowed to see or talk to other prisoners.
Mga Halimbawa
- The court ruled that holding juveniles in solitary confinement for long periods was unconstitutional.
- He spent six months in solitary confinement after attacking a guard.
solitary confinement
2/sˈɑlətˌɛɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
Prison isolation punishment
When someone in prison is kept alone in a cell as punishment or for safety.
Mga Halimbawa
- The suspect was placed in solitary confinement for his own protection.
- Solitary confinement can cause mental health problems.