alone vs singly

alone

adv
  • By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo. 

  • Not requiring anything further; merely. 

  • Without outside help. 

  • Used to emphasize the size or extent of something by selecting a subset. 

  • Not permitting anything further; exclusively. 

adj
  • By oneself, solitary. 

  • Lacking peers who share one's beliefs, experiences, practices, etc. 

singly

adv
  • In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion. 

  • Honestly; sincerely; simply. 

  • Individually; particularly; severally. 

  • Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed. 

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