Singly vs Lonely - What's the difference?
singly | lonely |
In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
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Individually; particularly; severally
Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed
Honestly; sincerely; simply.
(obsolete) Singularly; peculiarly.
Unhappy because of feelings of loneliness.
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without companions; solitary.
As an adverb singly
is in a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.As an adjective lonely is
unhappy because of feelings of loneliness.singly
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Adverb
(-)- to make men singly and personally good
- to attack another singly
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Adjective
(er)The new masters and commanders, passage=From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.}}