Main entry: unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled, alone
Definition: radically distinctive and without equal
Usage: he is alone in the field of microbiology; this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem; Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint; craftsmen whose skill is unequaled; unparalleled athletic ability; a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
Definition: exclusive of anyone or anything else
Usage: she alone believed him; cannot live by bread alone; I'll have this car and this car only
Main entry: alone
Definition: isolated from others
Usage: could be alone in a crowded room; was alone with her thoughts; I want to be alone
Main entry: lone, lonely, alone, solitary
Definition: lacking companions or companionship
Usage: he was alone when we met him; she is alone much of the time; the lone skier on the mountain; a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel; a lonely soul; a solitary traveler
Main entry: only, solely, alone, entirely, exclusively
Definition: without any others being included or involved
Usage: was entirely to blame; a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children; he works for Mr. Smith exclusively; did it solely for money; the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone; a privilege granted only to him
Main entry: unaccompanied, solo, alone
Definition: without anybody else or anything else
Usage: the child stayed home alone; the pillar stood alone, supporting nothing; he flew solo