get lonely

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

To begin to feel lonely, often in a specific situation.

lonelyVERB + lonely

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Examples (10)

  • It gets pretty lonely here in winter.
  • She started to get lonely after her friends moved away.
  • Don't get lonely while I'm gone; I'll be back soon.
  • He always gets lonely when traveling alone.
  • If you get lonely, just give me a call.
  • It's easy to get lonely in a big city.
  • The old man would often get lonely sitting by himself.
  • I tend to get lonely on holidays.
  • Did you ever get lonely during your time abroad?
  • She tries not to get lonely by keeping herself busy.