where to use solitary?

[praj]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", question 8

Do you know if she is married or .........?

(a) alone
(b) lonely
(c) single
(d) solitary

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", answer 8

Do you know if she is married or single?

Correct answer: (c) single
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where to use solitary?

praj

[Ralf]

Hi praj,

'solitary' often carries the notion that there is only this one and absolutely nothing else.

a solitary life, a solitary place, a solitary exception or solitary confinement etc.
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