Meaning: Feeling sad because you’re alone.
Examples:
After they broke up, he felt very lonely.
The holidays can be a lonely time for a lot of people.
Even though I’m alone, I don’t feel lonely!
Pop Quiz:
What’s the difference between alone and lonely?
A. Alone is neither good nor bad, but lonely is always bad.
B. Lonely is neither good nor bad, but alone is always bad.
C. They are the same.
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The correct answer is A. Being alone just means you’re by yourself, but lonely means you actually feel sad because you’re by yourself. Sometimes you actually want to be alone, right?
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