lonesome vs only
only vs lonesomelonesome and only both are adjectives.
lonesome is not an adverb while only is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lonesome | No | Yes | No | No |
| only | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adjectives,
lonesome and only
are synonyms defined as:
- lonesome and only: being the only one; single and isolated from others
| lonesome (adjective) | only (adjective) |
|---|---|
| marked by dejection from being alone | exclusive of anyone or anything else |
| being the only one; single and isolated from others | being the only one; single and isolated from others |
| lonesome (adverb) | only (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with nevertheless the final result | |
| without any others being included or involved | |
| and nothing more | |
| never except when | |
| in the final outcome | |
| as recently as | |
| except that |
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