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The character showed loneliness in the story.
What does Loneliness mean?
Loneliness is sadness from feeling alone.
Dictionary definition
A sad feeling of being alone or not connected to others.
Example sentences
Loneliness in a sentence
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Calling a friend helped reduce her loneliness.
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Writers may use loneliness to explain why a character wants connection or friendship.
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What does loneliness mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of loneliness.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to loneliness?
Isolation is close in meaning to loneliness.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for loneliness?
Belonging contrasts with loneliness.
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Loneliness
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lohn · lee · nis · strongest beat: lohn
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WordLoneliness.
Partnoun.
MeaningLoneliness is sadness from feeling alone.
ExampleExample: The character showed loneliness in the story.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lohn · lee · nis
- Strongest beat
- lohn
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lohn.
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Synonyms
Words like Loneliness
isolationbeing separated from others
alonenessthe state of being alone
Antonyms
Opposite words
belongingfeeling included or connected
friendshipa caring connection with others
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Word family
Loneliness word family
Base word
loneliness
noun
loneliness
Base form.
adjective
lonely
Feeling alone in a sad way.
adjective
lonelier
More lonely.
adjective
loneliest
Most lonely.
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Hint for students
Loneliness is sadness from feeling alone.
Common mix-up
Loneliness is not the same as belonging. Loneliness means loneliness is sadness from feeling alone.
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Read this model sentence: Calling a friend helped reduce her loneliness. Clue words: calling, friend, helped. Underline clue words that show why loneliness fits instead of belonging. Now write one new sentence that shows loneliness without using the word loneliness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show loneliness?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Calling a friend helped reduce her loneliness." Why does loneliness fit better than belonging?
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