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solitude

sol·i·tude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sol-i-tood, -tyood]
    • /ˈsɒl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
    • /ˈsɒl.ɪ.tjuːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sol-i-tood, -tyood]
    • /ˈsɒl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/

Definitions of solitude word

  • noun solitude the state of being or living alone; seclusion: to enjoy one's solitude. 1
  • noun solitude remoteness from habitations, as of a place; absence of human activity: the solitude of the mountains. 1
  • noun solitude a lonely, unfrequented place: a solitude in the mountains. 1
  • uncountable noun solitude Solitude is the state of being alone, especially when this is peaceful and pleasant. 0
  • noun solitude the state of being solitary or secluded 0
  • noun solitude a solitary place 0

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Origin of solitude

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Middle French < Latin sōlitūdō. See soli-1, -tude

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Parts of speech for Solitude

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

solitude popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for solitude

noun solitude

  • adyta — (in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine.
  • adytum — the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited
  • aloneness — the state of being alone
  • barrens — (in North America) a stretch of usually level land that is sparsely vegetated or barren

adj solitude

  • husher — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.

Antonyms for solitude

noun solitude

  • acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
  • association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.
  • combo — A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music.
  • concomitance — existence or occurrence together or in connection with another
  • fraternization — to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.

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