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on one's own
[/ɑn wʌnz oʊn/]
adverbial phrase
por conta própria
1.
without help or assistance from others; independently
She decided to start her business on her own.
Ela decidiu começar seu próprio negócio por conta própria.
2.
alone; without company
He was left on his own for the weekend.
Ele foi deixado sozinho durante o fim de semana.
3.
by oneself; without relying on others
The child learned to read on her own.
A criança aprendeu a ler por conta própria.
Synonyms
independently
alone
by oneself
unassisted
unaided
Antonyms
with help
with assistance
together
accompanied
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
por conta própria
most common usage
Brazil
sozinho(a)
when emphasizing solitude rather than independence
Portugal
por conta própria
standard usage
Portugal
sozinho(a)
when emphasizing solitude rather than independence
Related Idioms & Phrases
go it alone
stand on one's own two feet
fend for oneself
be one's own boss
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