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Definition of Only
1. Adverb. And nothing more. "Hopes that last but a moment"
2. Adjective. Being the only one; single and isolated from others. "A solitary speck in the sky"
3. Adverb. Without any others being included or involved. "A privilege granted only to him"
4. Adjective. Exclusive of anyone or anything else. "I'll have this car and this car only"
5. Adverb. With nevertheless the final result. "We won only to lose again in the next round"
6. Adverb. In the final outcome. "These news will only make you more upset"
7. Adverb. Except that. "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"
8. Adverb. Never except when. "Call me only if your cold gets worse"
9. Adverb. As recently as. "I spoke to him only an hour ago"
Definition of Only
1. a. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
2. adv. In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
3. conj. Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.
Definition of Only
1. Adjective. Alone in a category. ¹
2. Adjective. Singularly superior; the best. ¹
3. Adjective. Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender. ¹
4. Adjective. (obsolete) Mere. ¹
5. Adverb. without others or anything further; exclusively ¹
6. Adverb. no more than; just ¹
7. Adverb. as recently as ¹
8. Conjunction. Under the condition that; but. ¹
9. Conjunction. However. ¹
10. Conjunction. But for the fact that; except. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Only
1. with nothing or no one else [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Only
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Armenian