Meaning of the word "on one's own" in English
What does "on one's own" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
on one's own
US /ɒn wʌnz oʊn/
UK /ɒn wʌnz əʊn/
Idiom
1.
alone; without help from anyone else
Example:
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She built the entire house on her own.
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He prefers to work on his own.
2.
living independently
Example:
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After college, she moved out and lived on her own for the first time.
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It's a big step to be completely on your own.