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   only

   /ˈəʊnli/

   adverb

   • 1. and no one or nothing more besides; solely: "there are only a limited number of tickets available" Similar at mostat best(only) justno/not more thanas little asno longer ago thannot untilbarelyscarcelyhardlynarrowlyby a hair's breadthby the skin of one's teethexclusivelysolelyentirelyuniquelywhollyto the exclusion of everything else
   • ▪ no more than (implying that more was expected); merely: "deaths from heart disease have only declined by 10 per cent"
   • 2. no longer ago than: "genes that were discovered only last year" Similar at mostat best(only) justno/not more thanas little asno longer ago thannot untilbarelyscarcelyhardlynarrowlyby a hair's breadthby the skin of one's teeth
   • ▪ not until: "a final report reached him only on January 15"
   • 3. with the negative or unfortunate result that: "she turned into the car park, only to find her way blocked"
   • ▪ in an inevitable but undesirable way: "rebellion will only bring more unhappiness"

   adjective

   • 1. alone of its or their kind; single or solitary: "the only medal we had ever won"
   • ▪ alone deserving consideration: "it's simply the only place to be seen these days"

   conjunction

   • 1. except that; but: informal "he is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression"

   Word Origin Old Englishānlic (adjective) (see one, -ly1).

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   • L

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishONLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ONLY definition: 1. used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishONLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   ONLY definition: 1. not more than a particular size or amount: 2. not anyone or anything else: 3. used to mean…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryonly | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   not more than a particular size or amount: It'll only take a few minutes. She's only fifteen. Fewer examples. I've only got £30 to last me till the end of the month. She only lived a few days after the accident. I've only read 50 pages so far. She's only thirteen but she's very sensible.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryonly definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   not anyone or anything else: The offer is available to UK residents only. B1. used to mean that something happened a very short time ago: She’s only just got here. B1. used to say that something is not important, or that you did not mean to upset someone: Don’t worry – it’s only a scratch. I was only joking.

6. dictionary.cambridge.orgCambridge Dictionary | English Dictionary, Translations &...

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   The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishMeaning of only in Essential English Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   only definition: 1. not more than a particular size or amount: 2. not anyone or anything else: 3. used to mean…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › onlyONLY - 47 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English - Cambridge...

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   These are words and phrases related to only. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of only.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › fr › dictionnaireONLY | traduire en français - Cambridge Dictionary

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   I thought it was Dad, but it was only some guy that looked like him. Je pensais que c’était Papa mais c’était juste un type qui lui ressemble.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioONLY | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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    We use only as an adjective to mean that there is just one or very few of something, or that there are no others: … Only as an adverb We use only as an adverb to mean that something is limited to some people, things, an amount or an activity: …

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-american-englishONLY | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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    ONLY definition: 1. not more than a particular size or amount: 2. not anyone or anything else: 3. used to mean…. Learn more.