only
/ˈəʊn.li/
Dictionary
noun
- An only child.
adjective
- Alone in a category.
"He is the only doctor for miles."
- Singularly superior; the best.
- Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
"He is their only son, in fact, an only child."
- Mere.
adverb
- Without others or anything further; exclusively.
"My heart is hers, and hers only."
- No more than; just.
"If there were only one more ticket!"
- As recently as.
"He left only moments ago."
- Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
"She's only gone and run off with the milkman!"
- Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
"I helped him out only for him to betray me."
- Above all others; particularly.
conjunction
- Under the condition that; but.
"You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
- But; except.
"I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."
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