only Definition
- 1and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively
- 2no more than; merely
- 3used to emphasize that something is limited to the specified thing and nothing beyond it
Using only: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "only" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was the only person in the room.
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I only have $10 left.
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This offer is available only to new customers.
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He can only speak a few words of Spanish.
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I only meant to help.
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The store is open only on weekends.
only Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: only in Brief
The word 'only' [ˈoʊnli] means 'and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively', 'no more than; merely', and 'used to emphasize that something is limited to the specified thing and nothing beyond it'. It is often used to indicate exclusivity or limitation, as in 'This offer is available only to new customers.'
