Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Alone”
By yourself with no one else there; without friends, family, or other people.
Word Family of Alone
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She walked alone through the park. A1
- I don't like being alone at night. A2
- The child felt alone despite being surrounded by classmates who ignored her concerns. B2
Word Form Patterns for Alone
-ness
Adds **-ness** to make a noun meaning the state, quality, or condition of being something. Example: alone → aloneness.
Origin and Word Formation of Alone
Middle English 'al one', literally meaning 'all one'; combined from 'all' + 'one'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Alone
Wrong: I am alone student in the class.
Correct: I am the only student in the class or I am alone in the classroom.
'Alone' is an adjective for a person's state, not for describing someone as the only member of a group; use 'only' for that.
Wrong: She walks alone to school and it makes her lonely.
Correct: She walks alone to school and it makes her feel lonely.
'Lonely' is an adjective describing how someone feels; use 'feel lonely' rather than 'makes her lonely'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Alone
What are the word forms of “alone”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “alone”?
“alone” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “alone” come from?
Middle English 'al one', literally meaning 'all one'; combined from 'all' + 'one'.