*Alone / lonely / lone*
Alone, and on your own, by yourself, which are less formal and are the normal phrases used in spoken English; describe a person or thing that is separate from others. They do not mean that the person is unhappy: I like being alone in the house. I'm going to London by myself next week. I want to finish this on my own (= without anyone's help). Lone / solitary / single mean that there is only one person or thing there; lone and solitary may sometimes suggest that the speaker thinks the person involved is lonely: A lone jogger in the park long, solitary walks. Lonely (North American English also lonesome) means that you are alone and sad: A lonely child. Sam was very lonely when he first moved to New York. It can also describe places or activities that make you feel lonely: a lonely house. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "English Learner's Cafe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/english_learners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
