Alone and Nearby

Alone

Alone adverb - Without aid or support.

Nearby and alone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nearby" instead an adverb "Alone".

Nearby

Nearby adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.

Alone and nearby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alone" instead an adverb "Nearby".

Nearby Words: near, nearness

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Note that sometimes it's just 'any' enemies instead of just other heroes, so best used when you're all alone with no minions nearby.
  • Series / Survivor While eating (alone), Bob was pleasantly surprised to see his wife step from behind a nearby tree, and led her back to meet the tribe.
  • You Are Not Alone If a character launches an attack with one of their friends nearby, the friend will sometimes provide covering fire while saying a unique piece of dialogue along the lines of "You're not alone."
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