not subject to the control or influence of others; self-governing or self-reliant

by oneself; without the presence or company of others

unique; distinctive

feeling sad or isolated due to a lack of companionship

alone; by oneself

unique; unmatched; unrivalled

to live alone or spend time by oneself

to possess or own something exclusively; to have sole ownership or rights

the act of investing or operating a business alone rather than through a joint venture or partnership

the quality or state of being independent; the ability to think and act for oneself without relying on others.

original; unique

an only child

enjoying exceptional natural advantages or environmental conditions

to possess uniquely (talent, insight, etc.)

independent and autonomous

to have a special fondness (for something)

A ruler with absolute power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force or through authoritarian means.

an original creation or unique work

being by oneself; solitary

Commonwealth of Independent States (former Soviet Union)

to have all to oneself; to monopolize

a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or a character expressing their thoughts aloud to the audience

occurring not alone but in pairs, often used to introduce a second instance of a negative or surprising event

to perform a vocal solo or a solo vocal performance

to be unique or maintain an independent position apart from others

solo performance; to play a musical instrument solo

to be a loner; to keep to oneself

Chen Duxiu (1879-1942), co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921

to be in a league of one's own; to be the only entity flourishing or succeeding while others are not

only; solely; this one alone

to walk alone; solitary; acting independently

with the exception of; excluding only the mentioned item

to live by oneself or lead a solitary existence

acting independently and refusing to follow the crowd or conform to social norms

a son who is an only child

a daughter who is an only child

a lightweight, narrow boat propelled by paddles, including kayaks and similar small craft

to fight alone or act independently

to hold a position of supremacy or be dominant in a particular field or context

to take possession of something entirely for oneself; to exclude others from sharing

a narrow, precarious, or highly competitive route or course of action

A traditional form of comedic performance, particularly the one-person variety popular in the Shanghai region.

a son who is an only child

to exercise exclusive control or hegemony over a market, region, or field