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only

/ˈoʊn.li/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Only means: being the only one; single and isolated from others.

Synonyms for only27

adjective, as in being the only one; single and isolated from others

lone, lonesome, sole, solitary, single

adjective, as in exclusive of anyone or anything else

alone, exclusive

adverb, as in and nothing more

merely, simply, just, but

adverb, as in without any others being included or involved

entirely, exclusively, solely, alone

also used for only

individual, first and last, one, one and only, singular, nonpareil, peerless, unequaled, azygous, incomparable, matchless, that's all, nia

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What does only mean?8

adjective

1

being the only one; single and isolated from others“the lone doctor in the entire county”

2

exclusive of anyone or anything else“she alone believed him”

adverb

1

and nothing more“I was merely asking”

2

without any others being included or involved“was entirely to blame”

3

with nevertheless the final result“He arrived only to find his wife dead”

4

in the final outcome“These news will only make you more upset”

5

except that“It was the same story; only this time she came out better”

6

as recently as“I spoke to him only an hour ago”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with only?1

two syllables

lonely
Show 40 near rhymes
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Only in a sentence

  • You have only a short rest, so make the best of it.CK
  • We know the truth, not only by reason, but also at heart.Dejo
  • We can know the past, but the future we can only feel.auxitt
  • Well, you have only to ask for his help.auxitt
  • We die only once, and for such a long time.Zifre
  • It's only a short way, so you can walk there in a few minutes.CM
  • If you do that, it will only bring about a contrary effect.unknown
  • To understand it, you have only to read this book.unknown

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