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adverb
- 1. and no one or nothing more besides; solely: "there are only a limited number of tickets available" Similar
- 2. no longer ago than: "genes that were discovered only last year" Similar
adjective
- 1. alone of its or their kind; single or solitary: "the only medal we had ever won"
conjunction
- 1. except that; but: informal "he is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression"
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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.
1. : unquestionably the best : peerless. is convinced that his team is the only one. 2. a. : alone in a class or category : sole. the only one left. the only known species. She's the only person you can really trust. b. : having no brother or sister. an only child. 3. : few. one of the only areas not yet explored.
Definition of only adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] A2. You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. Only the President could authorize the use of the atomic bomb.
Only definition: without others or anything further; alone; solely; exclusively. See examples of ONLY used in a sentence.
ONLY definition: 1. not more than a particular size or amount: 2. not anyone or anything else: 3. used to mean…. Learn more.
only meaning, definition, what is only: not more than a particular number, age e...: Learn more.
1. Without anyone or anything else; alone: We have only two sandwiches left. 2. a. At the very least: If you would only come home. The story was only too true. b. And nothing else or more; merely; just: I was only following orders. 3. Exclusively; solely: facts known only to us. 4. a.
Only Definition. ōnlē. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Adverb. Conjunction. Idiom. Filter. adjective. Alone of its or their kind; by itself or by themselves; sole. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having no siblings. An only child. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Definitions of only. adverb. without any others being included or involved. “a privilege granted only to him”. synonyms: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely. adjective. being the only one; single and isolated from others. “an only child”. synonyms: lone, lonesome, sole, solitary.
