Only - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈəʊnlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word only
Brit.  |ˈəʊnlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word only

adverb

- and nothing more (syn: but, just, merely, simply)
he was only a child
- without any others being included or involved (syn: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely)
a privilege granted only to him
- with nevertheless the final result
He arrived only to find his wife dead
We won only to lose again in the next round
- in the final outcome
These news will only make you more upset
- except that
It was the same story; only this time she came out better
- never except when
call me only if your cold gets worse
- as recently as
I spoke to him only an hour ago

adjective

- being the only one; single and isolated from others (syn: lone, lonesome, sole, solitary)
an only child
- exclusive of anyone or anything else (syn: alone)
I'll have this car and this car only

Extra examples

She had been there only twice in her life.

There are only two more weeks until summer vacation.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

Do you really have to leave? It's only eight o'clock.

He was only a baby when his father died.

Leave her alone. She's only a kid.

The building is only about 10 years old.

It was quiet in the room, but only for a moment.

She is only partly to blame.

The club is for women only.

I'd love to sing along, only I don't know the words.

They did have a radio, only it was broken.

We wanted to buy that painting, only it was far too expensive.

He has only just talked to her.

You may leave, only come back early.

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