solitarily

sol·i·tar·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sol-i-ter-ee]
- /ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sol-i-ter-ee]
- /ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i/

Definitions of solitarily word

adjective solitarily alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by. 1
adjective solitarily living alone; avoiding the society of others: a solitary existence. 1
adjective solitarily by itself; alone: one solitary house. 1
adjective solitarily characterized by the absence of companions: a solitary journey. 1
adjective solitarily done without assistance or accompaniment; done in solitude: solitary chores. 1
adjective solitarily being the only one: a solitary exception. 1

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Origin of solitarily

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Latin sōlitārius alone, by itself, solitary, equivalent to sōlit(ās) solitude (sōl(us) sole1 + -itās -ity) + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Solitarily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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solitarily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for solitarily

adverb solitarily

abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
companionless — Without a companion; friendless, alone.
deserted — abandoned; forsaken: the problems of deserted wives and children.
desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
detached — Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.

All 15 Synonyms of solitarily