Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnli/
noun no definition
A1 I have only one pencil in my bag.
A2 She is the only person who knows the secret.
B1 The only thing I want for my birthday is a new book.
B2 He is not the only one who feels that way.
C1 The only reason I agreed to the proposal was because of the financial benefits.
C2 Being the only survivor of the crash, he was hailed as a hero.
adjective alone of its or their kind; single or solitary
A1 She is the only student in the class.
A2 I have only one brother.
B1 He is the only person who can fix the problem.
B2 The only reason I came here is to see you.
C1 The only way to succeed is through hard work and dedication.
C2 She is the only one who truly understands me.
adverb used to indicate that there is no other or no better example of the thing mentioned
A1 I only eat vegetables.
A2 She only speaks Spanish.
B1 They only go to the beach in the summer.
B2 He only listens to classical music.
C1 She only buys organic produce.
C2 The restaurant only serves dinner on Fridays.
conjunction used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point
A1 I only have one brother.
A2 She can only speak English.
B1 He will only come if you invite him.
B2 The store only accepts cash payments.
C1 The company will only consider candidates with a master's degree.
C2 I only eat organic food.
formal The company will only consider candidates with a master's degree for this position.
informal I only have one more class left before I graduate.
slang I can only hang out with you if my parents aren't home.
figurative She was the only ray of sunshine in his life.
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