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solitude

/ˈsɑːlɪtuːd/
English Definition
n. being alone, seclusion
中文释义
孤独,独处
Example Sentence

The writer sought solitude in a remote cabin to concentrate on her novel, free from the distractions of urban life.

作家在偏远的小木屋中寻求独处,以便专心写作小说,远离城市生活的干扰。

Synonyms
isolation seclusion privacy
Antonyms
company society
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
soli(single, alone)+tude(state)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “solitude”?

  1. A Mixture, musical composition
  2. B A person or thing that protects
  3. C Being alone, seclusion
  4. D Power or right
Show answer

C — Being alone, seclusion. “solitude” means being alone, seclusion.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “being alone, seclusion”?

  1. A medley
  2. B protector
  3. C authority
  4. D solitude
Show answer

D — solitude. “solitude” means being alone, seclusion.

Common questions about “solitude”

What does “solitude” mean?

solitude — being alone, seclusion. In Chinese: 孤独,独处.

How do you pronounce “solitude”?

solitude is pronounced /ˈsɑːlɪtuːd/.

How is “solitude” used in a sentence?

The writer sought solitude in a remote cabin to concentrate on her novel, free from the distractions of urban life. (作家在偏远的小木屋中寻求独处,以便专心写作小说,远离城市生活的干扰。)

What are synonyms for “solitude”?

isolation, seclusion, privacy — all close in meaning to solitude (being alone, seclusion).

What is the opposite of “solitude”?

company, society — each the opposite of solitude (being alone, seclusion).

Is “solitude” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. solitude is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “solitude”?

soli(single, alone)+tude(state)

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.