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on·ly

only

 
pronunciation:
on li
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective, conjunction
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: solely; as the sole instance.
Only you understand me.The problem will be fixed by this solution only.
synonyms:
just, solely
similar words:
exclusively
definition 2: merely; just.
Don't worry about him; he's only upset because he got a parking ticket this morning.
similar words:
simply
definition 3: at least; just.
If you would only try to understand my situation, then you would see why I can't do what you're asking.
synonyms:
at least, just
similar words:
but, merely, simply
definition 4: as a final outcome.
He will only ruin his chances for success if he does that.
synonyms:
eventually, ultimately
definition 5: at as recent a time as.
Only last week did I learn the truth.
synonyms:
just
similar words:
barely
 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: sole or exclusive; being without others.
The pilot was the only person alive after the crash.
synonyms:
sole
similar words:
alone, exclusive, individual, lone, single, solitary, unique, unparalleled
definition 2: without a brother or sister.
As an only child, she sometimes wished she had a brother or sister.Both of my parents were only children, so I have no aunts or uncles.
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part of speech: conjunction
definition: except that; but.
I would have gone, only she didn't want me to.
synonyms:
but, except