I'm living by myself. vs I'm living alone.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of living without other people. The choice between 'by myself' and 'alone' depends on personal preference and style.

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I'm living by myself.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is living without other people in the same place. It emphasizes the fact that the person is the only one living there.

Examples:

I'm living by myself in a small apartment.
She enjoys living by herself because she values her independence.

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I was thinking that I might even try living by myself.
It's pity that you're here with me and I don't earn our living by myself.
I want to get out the house with Takuji, and make a living by myself.
I don't mind living by myself and working.
But now that l really am okay I'm having a hard time living with myself.
I need to find a living for myself.
- I wouldn't mind living here myself.
Look how I'm living by myself with a can opener.
I could totally see myself living here.
I'm from a small town, I've never felt comfortable living in L.A. by myself.
I really could see myself living here.
I'm trying to do it by myself. I can't just pull up stakes and take off by myself.
I'm... perfectly capable of going to the bathroom by myself.
Sorry that I'm happy by myself.
- I'm not staying by myself.
Yes, of course I'm by myself.
At least I'm not down here by myself.
So I'm going by myself.
There's a reason I'm by myself.
I'm cooking this whole thing by myself.

Alternatives:

I live alone.
I'm living on my own.
I'm living solo.
I'm living independently.

I'm living alone.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone is living without other people in the same place. It conveys the idea of solitude and being the only person in the living space.

Examples:

He prefers living alone because he values his privacy.
Living alone has its challenges but also its benefits.

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I'm not local, I'm renting an apartment. I'm living alone.
You saw that I'm not living alone.
Audrey moved in with Brock, and I'm not living alone.
I'm tired of living alone.
Which one is Takezo's sister? -Don't be rude as I'm a woman living alone.
I find to my horror that I'm... I'm not much good at living alone.
No. Li was living alone.
It's almost like living alone.
Kids, I found I don't like living alone.
So, Stephanie, you mentioned you like living alone.
Mid-winter, nothing to do, living alone.
It's like living alone. Visir hates me.
Master didn't seem to mind living alone.
Soo-jin, don't think it's easy living alone.
That's one thing about living alone.
I was worried about him living alone.
It's a hassle living alone.
Mayuko can't bear living alone.
Tom is used to living alone.
17 is young... to be living alone.

Alternatives:

I live by myself.
I'm living on my own.
I'm living solo.
I'm living independently.

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I'm living by myself. vs I'm living alone.