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only
('/oU/nl/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

conjunction (con)

  • Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.(conjunction)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • and nothing more(adv.all)
    Example:
    He was only a child.
    Synonym:
    but, just, merely, simply
    source: wordnet30
  • without any others being included or involved(adv.all)
    Example:
    A privilege granted only to him.
    Synonym:
    alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
    source: wordnet30
  • with nevertheless the final result(adv.all)
    Example:
    He arrived only to find his wife dead.
    We won only to lose again in the next round.
    source: wordnet30
  • in the final outcome(adv.all)
    Example:
    These news will only make you more upset.
    source: wordnet30
  • except that(adv.all)
    Example:
    It was the same story; only this time she came out better.
    source: wordnet30
  • never except when(adv.all)
    Example:
    Call me only if your cold gets worse.
    source: wordnet30
  • as recently as(adv.all)
    Example:
    I spoke to him only an hour ago.
    source: wordnet30
  • In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • being the only one; single and isolated from others(adj.all)
    Example:
    An only child.
    Synonym:
    lone, lonesome, sole, solitary
    source: wordnet30
  • exclusive of anyone or anything else(adj.all)
    Example:
    I'll have this car and this car only.
    Synonym:
    alone
    source: wordnet30
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