C2
loneliness vs solitude
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| solitudenoun/ˈsɑː.lə.tuːd/ | Meaning time spent away from other people, often by choice and with a sense of peace | Goes with moments of solitude | Example After a busy week, she enjoys an hour of solitude with a book and some tea. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He spent his retirement in quiet by the lake.