only

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈəʊn.li/
/ˈoʊn.li/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An only child.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Alone in a category.

Example Sentences
  • He is the only doctor for miles.
2 Definition

Singularly superior; the best.

3 Definition

Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

Example Sentences
  • He is their only son, in fact, an only child.
4 Definition

Mere.

Adverb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Without others or anything further; exclusively.

Example Sentences
  • My heart is hers, and hers only.
2 Definition

No more than; just.

Example Sentences
  • If there were only one more ticket!
3 Definition

As recently as.

Example Sentences
  • He left only moments ago.
4 Definition

Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.

Example Sentences
  • She's only gone and run off with the milkman!
5 Definition

Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.

Example Sentences
  • I helped him out only for him to betray me.
6 Definition

Above all others; particularly.

Conjunction
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Under the condition that; but.

Example Sentences
  • You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.
2 Definition

But; except.

Example Sentences
  • I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.