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hi I have a doubt if I say " I was lonely" it's the same if I say I got lonely or are there differences?
hi I have a doubt if I say " I was lonely" it's the same if I say I got lonely or are there differences?
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@infinitywar257 Hello!
Yes, there is a difference.
I got lonely when I had to travel by myself.
I was lonely before I met you.
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