Meaning
Solitude is a noun that means the state of being alone, often by choice, and usually in a peaceful or pleasant way. It can suggest isolation, but without necessarily implying loneliness.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: noun (uncountable, but sometimes used in countable contexts: a solitude).
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Typical structures:
- "in solitude" → describing the condition of being alone.
- "seek solitude" → choosing to be alone for peace or reflection.
- "enjoy solitude" → finding pleasure in being alone.
Common Phrases
- enjoy solitude
- seek solitude
- peaceful solitude
- solitude of the mountains
- live in solitude
Collocations
- Adjectives + solitude: peaceful solitude, quiet solitude, utter solitude, blissful solitude
- Verbs + solitude: seek solitude, enjoy solitude, find solitude, retreat into solitude
- Prepositions + solitude: in solitude, with solitude
Examples
- She often goes hiking to enjoy the solitude of nature.
- After a busy week, he longed for some solitude at home.
- The writer spent years in solitude working on his masterpiece.
- Some people fear solitude, while others find it refreshing.
- Meditation is best practiced in solitude.
- The hermit lived in solitude deep in the forest.
- I like to retreat into solitude when I need to think clearly.
- The solitude of the desert was both beautiful and intimidating.
Synonyms or Related
- isolation
- seclusion
- privacy
- retreat
- aloneness
Antonym
- companionship
- society
- togetherness
- community