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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.
only. 1 of 3. adjective. on· ly ˈōn-lē. Synonyms of only. 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.
single in superiority or distinction; unique; the best: the one and only Muhammad Ali. Synonyms: exclusive, peerless. conjunction. but (introducing a single restriction, restraining circumstance, or the like): I would have gone, only you objected. Older Use. except; but: Only for him you would not be here. only. / ˈəʊnlɪ / adjective. the only.
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.
Definition of only adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
Definition of only adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. Alone in its or their superiority; best; finest. Webster's New World. Most suitable of all; superior or excellent. This is the only way to cook a good steak.
only meaning, definition, what is only: not more than a particular number, age e...: Learn more.
