Standalone-Stand-Alone | Commonly Confused Words

Standalone

A thing that operates or works independently of other systems or components.

/stænd əˈləʊn /

Something that is independent and not connected to or dependent on other things.

Standalone is used as an adjective describing something that can function independently.
Stand alone is the verb form where stand is an action and alone describes doing it by oneself.
Remember that standalone is often used in technical contexts, like standalone computer.
Stand alone emphasizes the state of being alone while standing.
Standalone often appears before the noun it describes, while stand alone indicates an action.