only

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.

2. 2adjective

   Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.

3. 3adjective

   Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.

4. 4adjective

   In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.

5. 5adjective

   So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.

6. 6adjective

   Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.

7. 7adjective

   Above all others; particularly.

8. 8conjunction

   Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.

9. 9adjective

   exclusive of anyone or anything else

   "she alone believed him"

   "cannot live by bread alone"

   Synonyms

   alone
10. 10adjective

    being the only one; single and isolated from others

    "the lone doctor in the entire county"

    "a lonesome pine"

    Synonyms

    lonelonesomesolesolitary
11. 11adverb

    and nothing more

    "I was merely asking"

    "it is simply a matter of time"

    Synonyms

    butjustmerelysimply
12. 12adverb

    without any others being included or involved

    "was entirely to blame"

    "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"

    Synonyms

    aloneentirelyexclusivelysolely
13. 13adverb

    with nevertheless the final result

    "He arrived only to find his wife dead"

    "We won only to lose again in the next round"

14. 14adverb

    in the final outcome

    "These news will only make you more upset"

15. 15adverb

    as recently as

    "I spoke to him only an hour ago"

16. 16adverb

    except that

    "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"

17. 17adverb

    never except when

    "call me only if your cold gets worse"