Only — synonyms, definition

1. only (o)

absolutely alone but completely entirely exactly except excepting exclusively however just merely particularly plainly purely simply singly solely totally uniquely • • •

2. only (a)

alone but different discrete dissimilar distinct diverse entire entirely except exclusive exclusively individual just lone merely one particular particularly plainly • • •

3. only (Adjective)

lonesome

only (Adjective) — Being the only one; single and isolated from others. ex. "an only child"

only (Adjective) — Exclusive of anyone or anything else. ex. "I'll have this car and this car only"

4. only (Adverb)

only if only when

only (Adverb) — And nothing more. ex. "he was only a child"

only (Adverb) — Without any others being included or involved. ex. "a privilege granted only to him"

only (Adverb) — With nevertheless the final result. ex. "He arrived only to find his wife dead" ex. "We won only to lose again in the next round"

only (Adverb) — In the final outcome. ex. "The news will only make you more upset"

only (Adverb) — Except that. ex. "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"

only (Adverb) — Never except when. ex. "call me only if your cold gets worse"

only (Adverb) — As recently as. ex. "I spoke to him only an hour ago"