only
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊn.li//ˈoʊn.li/noun
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An only child.
adjective
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Alone in a category.
Example: He is the only doctor for miles.
Singularly superior; the best.
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
Example: He is their only son, in fact, an only child.
Mere.
adverb
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Without others or anything further; exclusively.
Example: My heart is hers, and hers only.
No more than; just.
Example: If there were only one more ticket!
As recently as.
Example: He left only moments ago.
Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
Example: She's only gone and run off with the milkman!
conjunction
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Under the condition that; but.
Example: You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.
But; except.
Example: I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.