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being alone; being by oneself

1.Noun

  1. 1

    being alone; being by oneself

    A state of being the only person, with no one around.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람 없이 한 사람.

    • All the kids went out to the playground, and I was alone in the classroom.

    • Thinking that I was the only one left here, I felt so lonely and sad.

2.Adverb

  1. 1

    alone

    Without another person.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람 없이.

    • Everyone went outside, leaving me alone in the room.

    • My grandmother lives alone and lonely in the countryside.

  2. 2

    by oneself; on one's own

    On one's own without help from another.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람의 도움 없이 스스로.

    • This game can be started with babies over six months old who can sit up by themselves.

    • Once the child could use a spoon by himself, the mother decided not to feed him anymore.