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Does "all alone" have stronger nuance than just "alone"? What's the difference between those two?

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Rebecca

Yes, "all alone" expresses the same meaning as just saying "alone", however the "all" adds emphasis on the person being alone and it gives it a bit of a stronger meaning. "All alone" is sometimes used with a bit more of a negative or sad nuance while "alone" is usually more neutral. Ex: I am alone in the house. Ex: She is all alone on her birthday this year.

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