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[ˈəʊnli], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- and no one or nothing more besides; solely
(e.g: there are only a limited number of tickets available)
- no longer ago than
(e.g: genes that were discovered only last year)
- with the negative or unfortunate result that
(e.g: she turned into the car park, only to find her way blocked)
Phrases:
- only just
- only too —
Origin
:
Old English ānlic (adjective) (see one, -ly)
[ˈəʊnli], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- alone of its or their kind; single or solitary
(e.g: the only medal we had ever won)
Phrases:
- only just
- only too —
Origin
:
Old English ānlic (adjective) (see one, -ly)
[ˈəʊnli], (Conjunction)
Definitions:
- except that; but
(e.g: he is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression)
Phrases:
- only just
- only too —
Origin
:
Old English ānlic (adjective) (see one, -ly)
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