Only

Synonyms of only

• single
• solitary
• sole

Antonyms of only

• several
• many
• multiple

Collocations of only

only hope

Frequency: 80 %

Their only hope of survival was to reach the rescue team in time.

only way

Frequency: 75 %

The only way to solve this problem is through open communication.

only option

Frequency: 70 %

Taking the bus was their only option since the car broke down.

only chance

Frequency: 65 %

This was their only chance to prove themselves in front of the jury.

only child

Frequency: 60 %

As an only child, she was used to having all the attention to herself.

Idiomatic Expressions for only

• Phrase: only time will tell
  Meaning: implies that the outcome or truth of a situation will only be revealed in the future
  Usage: We can speculate all we want, but only time will tell what really happened.