on its own

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. solo
That horse is always on its own in the field when I go past on my walk.Ese caballo siempre está solo en el campo cuando paso de paseo.
b. a solas
The fox is wounded. We can't just leave it there on its own.El zorro está herido. No podemos dejarlo ahí a solas.
a. por su cuenta
The island can't survive this disaster on its own; it needs our help.La isla no puede sobrevir este desastre por su cuenta; necesita nuestra ayuda.
b. por sí solo
A robot can finish the task on its own in less than an hour.Un robot puede terminar la tarea por sí solo en menos de una hora.
c. por sí mismo
The company could not have developed the technology on its own without significant investment from overseas.La compañía no puede haber desarrollado la tecnología por sí misma sin alguna inversión importante exterior.
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