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on·ly
 only
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- 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
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| definition 2: |
merely; just.
Don't worry about him; he's only upset because he got a parking ticket this morning.- similar words:
- simply
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| 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
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| definition 4: |
as a final outcome.
He will only ruin his chances for success if he does that.- synonyms:
- eventually, ultimately
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| definition 5: |
at as recent a time as.
Only last week did I learn the truth.- synonyms:
- just
- similar words:
- barely
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| related words: |
purely |
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| 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
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| 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. |
| related words: |
separate, sole |
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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
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