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Meaning of on one's own
The primary meaning of the phrase "on one's own" is to be independent or self-sufficient.
Etymology of on one's own
The phrase "on one's own" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "own" referred to something belonging to oneself
The phrase has been used since the 16th century to convey the idea of independence, self-sufficiency, and autonomy
Synonyms
alone
independently
separately
solo
unaided
unsupported
single-handedly
by oneself
without help
freely
voluntarily
spontaneously
autonomously
self-sufficiently
unassisted
singly
individually
privately
personally
freely
unmarried
unaccompanied
friendless
isolated
disconnected
detached
unrelated
unrestrained
unrestricted
unregulated
unchecked
uncontrolled
unsupervised
unmonitored
solo
freelance
independent
self-employed
self-reliant
self-sufficient
Definitions
- Without the help or support of others
- * Independently, without being influenced or controlled by others
- * By oneself, without a partner or companion
Usage Examples
- She decided to travel on her own to Europe after graduating from college
- * He started his own business on his own, without any external funding or support
- * The child learned to walk on her own at the age of 12 months
Antonyms
with others
together
jointly
collectively
cooperatively
dependently
supported
assisted
aided
accompanied
supervised
monitored
controlled
regulated
restrained
restricted
unmarried
accompanied
connected
attached
related
married
partnered
teamed
united
combined
merged
joined
affiliated