noun
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An only child.
adjective
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Alone in a category.
example
He is the only doctor for miles.
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Singularly superior; the best.
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Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
example
He is their only son, in fact, an only child.
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Mere.
adverb
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Without others or anything further; exclusively.
example
My heart is hers, and hers only.
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No more than; just.
example
If there were only one more ticket!
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As recently as.
example
He left only moments ago.
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Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
example
She's only gone and run off with the milkman!
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Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
example
I helped him out only for him to betray me.
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Above all others; particularly.
conjunction
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Under the condition that; but.
example
You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.
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But; except.
example
I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.