on one's own
- alone adj.
- free adj.
- independent adj.
- nonpartisan adj.
- self-contained adj.
- self-reliant adj.
- self-sufficient adj.
- self-supporting adj.
- single-handed adj.
- solo adj.
- unaccompanied adj.
- unattached adj.
- unrestricted adj.
- independently adv.
- personally adv.
- single-handed adv.
- solitarily adv.
- voluntarily adv.
Example Sentences
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Time on one’s own can also be healthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
That determination to live on one’s own terms, no matter how gnarly or weird other people thought you were, is what fueled Fat Mike and NOFX, and judging from the trailer, that hasn’t changed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Following a grievous injury or some other catastrophe, they were left brain dead—which is defined as lacking any brain function, including the ability to breathe on one’s own.
From Science Magazine ● May 11, 2023
“Disgraceful—and on one’s own land, too,” growled Sir Hampton, not heeding his daughter, but still muttering thunder.
From Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One by George Manville Fenn
