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What's the difference between 'alone' and 'lonely'?
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You're not alone - we're here to help you find out.
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If you are 'alone', you're not with people: 'solo'.
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'Alone' is an adjective.
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For example: 'I was alone in the garden all afternoon. No other
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person was with me.' It can also be an adverb of manner:
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'I live alone. I am the only person who
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lives in my house.' 'Lonely' is an adjective.
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It means you are 'sad because you are not with other
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people'. It describes how someone feels.
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'He was very lonely when his family was away.' So remember
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'alone' is neutral but 'lonely' is a negative emotion.
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You can feel happy if you are alone, but
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if you are lonely, you are not happy.
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