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on·ly

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pronunciation:
on li
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective, conjunction
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adverb
definition: at least; just.
If he would only listen to me, he would be much better off.
synonyms:
at least, just
similar words:
simply
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: alone or single; being without others.
She was the only person who got to work early today.
synonyms:
sole
similar words:
alone, individual, single, unique
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part of speech: conjunction
definition: except that; but.
I would have gone, only I couldn't find a babysitter.
synonyms:
but