Difference between Lone and Lonesome

What is the difference between Lone and Lonesome?

Lone as an adjective is solitary; having no companion. while Lonesome as an adjective is unhappy due to being alone; lonely

Lone

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Solitary; having no companion. Isolated or lonely; lacking companionship. Sole; being the only one of a type. Situated by itself or by oneself, with no neighbours.

Example sentence: I do think - I'm sure I'm the lone voice in saying this - that Iran deserves to be annihilated. I think they're lunatics. I think they're evil.

Lonesome

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: unhappy due to being alone; lonely

Part of speech: noun

Definition: oneself alone

Example sentence: I struggle with myself every day - I am a lonesome person. I talk to my family - and I connect to some people deeply along the way - but I am a restless soul. Singing is the most immediate relief.

We hope you now know whether to use Lone or Lonesome in your sentence.

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