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