only
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈoʊn.li/]
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1. only (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Alone in a category.
Example: He is the only doctor for miles.
2. only (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Singularly superior; the best.
Example: Motley's the only wear.
3. only (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
Example: He is their only son, in fact, an only child.
4. only (adv) — sense 4
Definition: Without others or anything further; exclusively.
Example: My heart is hers, and hers only.
5. only (adv) — sense 5
Definition: No more than; just.
Example: The cat only sat on the mat. It didn't scratch it.
6. only (adv) — sense 6
Definition: As recently as.
Example: c. 1924-1955, anonymous, The Urantia Book
Only yesterday did I feed you with bread for your bodies; today I offer you the bread of life for your hungry souls.
7. only (conj) — sense 7
Definition: Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.: Under the condition that; but.
Example: You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.
8. only (conj) — sense 8
Definition: Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.: But, except; but in fact.
Example: I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.
9. only (noun) — sense 9
Definition: An only child.
Example: Sometimes, secondborns marry onlys and the conflicts are similar.
10. only (particle) — sense 10
Definition: Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is trivial, small, undemanding or deserving of belittlement.
Example: Just need to replace the filter only.
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