only

US /ˈonli/

UK /ˈəunli/

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adverb

  • Used to introduce the single reason or drawback.
  • Exclusively; and no one or nothing else
  • Used to express a wish or regret.
  • Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
  • And no more than; just.
  • Not very important or serious
  • Just that type of thing, person
  • Short time ago; not before a certain time

conjunction

  • Except; but
  • With the sole condition that.

preposition

  • Excluding all but; just.

adjective

  • Restricted to a particular person, group, or category.
  • Being the single one of its kind; unique.

pronoun

  • The single one; the sole person or thing.