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What is a lonely verb?

There's no such thing as a "lonely verb" in traditional grammar. Here's why:

* Verbs are action words: They describe what someone or something does, is, or has. They are the heart of a sentence, showing the connection between the subject and the object.

* Loneliness is a feeling: It's an emotional state, not a grammatical property.

How we might talk about loneliness in language:

* Verbs describing loneliness: We can use verbs to describe the *experience* of loneliness, such as "feel lonely", "be lonely", "long for company", or "miss someone".

* Metaphorical language: You might hear someone use figurative language to describe loneliness, like "My heart feels empty" or "I'm lost in a crowd".

Think of verbs as tools for describing actions and states of being. While loneliness is a feeling, verbs help us express and understand it!

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