Meaning
Feeling sad because you are on your own with no one near.
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Word origin
From English lone, a short form of alone, plus ly.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- lone
Examples
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"Lonely" means he felt sad being on his own.
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Here "lonely" describes a place with no one near.
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Here "lonely" means sad because she knew no one.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 4: lonely, separate, threat and 7 more words.