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I am alone vs I am lonely

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I am alone' means that you are by yourself, without anyone else around. 'I am lonely' means that you feel sad and unhappy because you are alone and you want company. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to express the physical state of being by yourself ('alone') or the emotional state of feeling sad because of it ('lonely').

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1198 views

I am alone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is by themselves, without anyone else around.

This phrase is used to express the physical state of being by oneself, without the presence of others.

Examples:

I am alone at home.
She prefers to work alone.
He enjoys spending time alone in nature.
Sometimes it's nice to be alone with your thoughts.
Being alone allows me to focus on my work.

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Sleep will not come if I am alone.
Sadly, I am alone now.
It is my custom when I am alone.
Since your father has gone I am alone.
When I am alone my thoughts are governed by reason.
It was hard for me to be doing this dress up now that I am alone.
I am alone to defend myself and Scotland against all enemies.
I am alone at home, Captain.
I am alone, crying for you.
And I may be afraid when I am alone.
I am alone now in the house sounding like a slap.
When he's not, I am alone.
If so, then I am alone in the universe.
No. nobody here. I am alone.
I am alone here in this villa.
I am alone, missing for you.
I might expect such talk from Candleford, but even in Lark Rise I am alone.
I am alone, closed in the darkness of the box, recording my feelings.
I am alone. I've no one's affection to warm me.
Then I guess I am alone after all.

Alternatives:

I am by myself
I am on my own
I am solitary
I am solo

I am lonely

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the feeling of sadness and unhappiness due to being alone and wanting company.

This phrase is used to convey the emotional state of feeling sad and unhappy because of being alone.

Examples:

She feels lonely without her friends.
He becomes lonely when he's away from his family.
Being lonely can lead to depression.
Lonely people often seek companionship.
I don't like feeling lonely.

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But the truth is, I am lonely.
I drive a cab. I go to school, But I am lonely.
I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.
Turn on to me, and be gracious to me, dear lord. for I am lonely and affected.
"Tatiana, I am lonely, I'm 40 years old and I've always been lonely."
I am lonely and I would Wed today if so I could.

Alternatives:

I feel isolated
I feel abandoned
I feel desolate
I feel forlorn

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