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ONLY

(adverb, adj.sat, noun, adj., conj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Only.

How to pronounce only:

US

Only - as an adverb

And nothing more

Example: "I was merely asking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butjustmerelysimply

Without any others being included or involved

Example: "Was entirely to blame"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloneentirelyexclusivelysolely

With nevertheless the final result

Example: "He arrived only to find his wife dead"

In the final outcome

Example: "These news will only make you more upset"

Except that

Example: "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"

Never except when

Example: "Call me only if your cold gets worse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
only ifonly when

As recently as

Example: "I spoke to him only an hour ago"

Only - as an adjective satellite

Being the only one; single and isolated from others

Example: "The lone doctor in the entire county"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lonelonesomesolesolitary

Exclusive of anyone or anything else

Example: "She alone believed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alone

Only - as a noun

An only child.

Only - as an adjective

Alone in a category.

Example: "He is the only doctor for miles."

Singularly superior; the best.

Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

Example: "He is their only son, in fact, an only child."

Mere.

Only - as a conjunction

Under the condition that; but.

Example: "You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."

But; except.

Example: "I would enjoy running, only i have this broken leg."

Example Sentences

"She is the only one who can solve this problem."
"I have only five dollars left in my wallet."
"This is the only chance we have to win the game."
"He is the only person I trust."
"I am the only one who knows the secret."
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Word Game Points

Is ONLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, only is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ONLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ONLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, only is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ONLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ONLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, only is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ONLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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