noun
loner
LOH-nuh
Loner (noun) means a person who prefers to be, or generally is, alone rather than with others. Example: “He's always been a bit of a loner, happiest with a book and no company.”
noun
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A person who prefers to be, or generally is, alone rather than with others.
"He's always been a bit of a loner, happiest with a book and no company."
"The new student kept to herself and was seen as a loner."
How to use loner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tends to avoid company and spend time alone.
Common pairings
a bit of a loner
known as a loner
a natural loner
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Word forms
- Plural
- loners
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Etymology
From "lone" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for loner
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What does “loner” mean?
The word “loner” means a person who prefers to be, or generally is, alone rather than with others. In plain terms, someone who tends to avoid company and spend time alone.
How do you pronounce “loner”?
“Loner” is pronounced LOH-nuh (/ˈloʊ.nəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loner” in a sentence?
Here is “loner” used in a sentence: “He's always been a bit of a loner, happiest with a book and no company.”
What part of speech is “loner”?
“Loner” is a noun.
