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only vs lonesome

lonesome vs only

only and lonesome both are adjectives.

only is an adverb but lonesome is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
only No Yes No Yes
lonesome No Yes No No
As adjectives, only and lonesome are synonyms defined as:
  • only and lonesome: being the only one; single and isolated from others
Other synonyms of only include lone, sole, solitary.
only (adjective) lonesome (adjective)
exclusive of anyone or anything else marked by dejection from being alone
being the only one; single and isolated from others being the only one; single and isolated from others
only (adverb) lonesome (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
Difference between only and lonesome

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