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on·ly
only
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- pronunciation:
- on
li
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, conjunction
part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
as the single instance.
Only you understand me.- synonyms:
- just, solely
- similar words:
- exclusively
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definition 2: |
at least; just.
If he would only listen to me, he would be much better off.- synonyms:
- at least
- similar words:
- but, merely, simply
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
alone or single; being without others.
The pilot was the only person alive after the plane crash.- synonyms:
- sole
- similar words:
- alone, exclusive, individual, lone, single, solitary, unique
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definition 2: |
without a brother or sister.
Both my parents were only children. |
related words: |
separate, sole |
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part of speech: |
conjunction |
definition: |
except that; but.
I would have gone, only my father didn't want me to.- synonyms:
- but, except
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