Pronunciation: /baɪ/ɒn jʊər ˈloʊn.səm/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I prefer to go on my lonesome when I need some time alone.
A2 She went hiking by her lonesome and enjoyed the peace and quiet.
B1 Sometimes it's nice to travel by your lonesome and explore new places on your own.
B2 He decided to tackle the project by his lonesome, wanting to prove he could do it independently.
C1 Despite the challenges, she completed the marathon by her lonesome, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.
C2 The artist created a masterpiece on his lonesome, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 I prefer to eat lunch by my lonesome.
A2 She went to the movies on her lonesome.
B1 He enjoys hiking in the mountains by his lonesome.
B2 They decided to travel around Europe on their lonesome.
C1 The artist created a masterpiece all on his lonesome.
C2 She wrote a best-selling novel entirely by her lonesome.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 I prefer to explore new places by my lonesome.
A2 She went hiking in the mountains on her lonesome.
B1 It's important to be able to enjoy activities by yourself on your lonesome.
B2 He decided to travel around Europe on his lonesome.
C1 The artist created a masterpiece by her lonesome, without any assistance.
C2 Despite the challenges, she completed the project on her lonesome and received accolades for her work.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)
A1 If you want to go for a walk, you can go by/on your lonesome.
A2 She decided to travel by/on her lonesome to explore the city.
B1 It's important to be comfortable being by/on your lonesome sometimes.
B2 He enjoys hiking by/on his lonesome to clear his mind.
C1 The artist often works on projects by/on her lonesome to focus.
C2 After the breakup, she preferred to be by/on her lonesome to reflect on her feelings.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 You can explore the forest by your lonesome.
A2 She decided to travel to the new city by her lonesome.
B1 He went on a solo hiking trip, exploring the mountains by his lonesome.
B2 Despite the group's invitation, she preferred to dine at the restaurant on her lonesome.
C1 The artist spent hours in the studio working on her masterpiece by her lonesome.
C2 After the party ended, he sat by the lake on his lonesome, contemplating the events of the evening.
formal It is not advisable to go hiking in the mountains by/on your lonesome.
informal Hey, don't go exploring that abandoned house by/on your lonesome!
slang You shouldn't be wandering around the city by/on your lonesome at night.
figurative Sometimes it's nice to have some time to think by/on your lonesome.
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