B2
isolation vs loneliness
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| isolationnoun/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the state of being alone or apart from other people or things | Goes with social isolation | Example Many older people suffer from isolation after their friends move away. |
| lonelinessnoun/ˈloʊn.li.nəs/ | Meaning a sad feeling that comes when you have nobody close to share your life and thoughts with | Goes with feelings of loneliness | Example Many older people living alone in big cities struggle with loneliness. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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