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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.
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. one of the only areas not yet explored.
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.
Definition of only adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] 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.
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.
1. Were it not that; except that: We would have reached the summit, only the weather got bad. 2. a. With the restriction that; but: You may go, only be careful.
used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with something I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. See only in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: only. Definition of only adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
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. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Alone in a category. He is the only doctor for miles. The only people in the stadium were the fans: no players, coaches, or officials.
adj. [ before a noun] being the single one or the relatively few of the kind; lone; sole: Is this the only seat left? alone of its kind: an only child. conj. (used between clauses or phrases to limit the degree of the first clause or phrase); but; except: I would have gone, only you objected. Idioms only too, very;
