Only
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊn.li/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Only is an adjective meaning Alone in a category.
Meaning
Alone in a category.
More Meanings
- Singularly superior; the best.
- Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
- Without others or anything further; exclusively.
- No more than; just.
- As recently as.
- Emphasizing something that is just or necessary.
- (obsolete) Mere.
Example Sentences
Motley's the only wear.
He is the only doctor for miles.
That was the only time I went to Turkey.
He was the only male in attendance at the boyband concert.
Word Forms
- onlie
- onlys
- onlies
Synonyms for only
Depending on context, synonyms include lone, sole, individual, one, single, singular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alone, solely, lone, single, lonesome, exclusively.
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