C2
lonely vs solitary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lonelyadjective/ˈloʊn.li/ | Meaning Sad because you have no friends or people near you. | Goes with — | Example Many students feel lonely when they first move to a new city. |
| solitaryadjective/ˈsɑː.lə.ter.i/ | Meaning done alone, or liking to spend time alone; also being the only one | Goes with solitary confinement | Example My grandfather enjoys long solitary walks along the beach at dawn. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
After his wife died, he led a life in the mountains.