Meaning of lonesome

[Carol Gothen]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", question 3

We have no neighbours because our house stands ......... on a hill.

(a) alone
(b) lonely
(c) lonesome
(d) removed

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", answer 3

We have no neighbours because our house stands alone on a hill.

Correct answer: (a) alone
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why not lonesome?

Carol

[Alan]

Hi,

Lonesome means alone and feeling lonely but would refer generally to people or animate objects.

Alan
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