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