solitary - Meaning in Konkani

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solitary - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of solitary in English

solitary adjective

1. devoid of creatures

   Synonyms

   lonely, unfrequented

   Examples

   • "a lonely crossroads"
   • "a solitary retreat"
   • "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"
2. being the only one; single and isolated from others

   Synonyms

   lone, lonesome, only, sole

   Examples

   • "a lonesome pine"
   • "a solitary instance of cowardice"
   • "a solitary speck in the sky"
   • "an only child"
   • "the lone doctor in the entire county"
   • "the sole example"
   • "the sole heir"
3. characterized by or preferring solitude

   Synonyms

   lone, lonely

   Examples

   • "a lone wolf"
   • "a lonely existence"
   • "a man of a solitary disposition"
   • "a solitary walk"
4. lacking companions or companionship

   Synonyms

   alone, alone, lone, lonely

   Examples

   • "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"
   • "a lonely soul"
   • "a solitary traveler"
   • "he was alone when we met him"
   • "she is alone much of the time"
   • "the lone skier on the mountain"
5. of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

   Synonyms

   nongregarious, nonsocial

   Example

   • "solitary bees"

solitary noun

1. one who lives in solitude

   Synonyms

   hermit, hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte

2. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

   Synonyms

   solitary confinement

   Example

   • "he was held in solitary"

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