Alone
Alone adjective - Not being in the company of others.
Usage example: no one realized the boy was alone in his room so they all left for the movies without him
Single
Single adjective - Not being in the company of others.
Usage example: a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups
Alone is a synonym for single in characteristic topic. You can use "Alone" instead the word "Single" as an adjective or an adverb, if it concerns topics such as left alone, only, unaccompanied, include. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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However, Alison and Claire both get together with Bender and Andy at the end, while Brian is left alone and single.
Source: Nerds Are Virgins -
On Gilmore Girls, Lorelai once fears that she might become a Crazy Cat Lady if she stays single and alone.
Source: Crazy Cat Lady -
Outlander: In Wentworth Prison Jamie sheds a single tear after being left alone with Black Jack, who has made it very clear he plans on torturing Jamie
Source: Single Tear
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