Vocabulary
Solitary
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
done or existing alone.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The draft resolution vetoed by the solitary US vote received 14 in favour.
- It is hoped that the papal successor will take inspiration from the message to care in a memorable image the solitary prayer service in St Peter`s Square during the pandemic and hold on to the values of solidarity and social justice.
- The solitary woman of their imagination is financially comfortable but emotionally bereft, essentially crying alone.
- This interpretation of the solitary woman as a `bechari` is popularised as an added burden to the other obstacles already put in their way.
- Jackals pace furiously, monkeys and olive baboons in solitary isolation lick rusty iron bars, and lions lie around listlessly.
Synonyms
lonely, by oneself/itself, unaccompanied, on one’s/its own, companionless, (all) alone,
Antonyms
sociable, accessible, busy
Curator example
“I live a pretty solitary life”
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