only

/ˈoʊnli/

/ˈʌʊnlɪ/

Definitions of only

1. adverb

   without any others being included or involved
   “a privilege granted only to him”

   synonyms: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
2. adjective

   being the only one; single and isolated from others
   “an only child”

   synonyms: lone, lonesome, sole, solitary

   single

   existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
3. adjective

   exclusive of anyone or anything else
   “I'll have this car and this car only”

   synonyms: alone

   exclusive

   excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
4. adverb

   and nothing more
   “he was only a child”

   synonyms: but, just, merely, simply
5. adverb

   in the final outcome
   “This news will only make you more upset”
6. adverb

   with nevertheless the final result
   “We won only to lose again in the next round”
7. adverb

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

   except that
   “only this time she came out better”
9. adverb

   never except when
   “call me only if your cold gets worse”

   synonyms: only if, only when