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The Meaning of only
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(a.) One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
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(a.) Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
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(a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
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(a.) In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
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(a.) So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
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(a.) Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
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(a.) Above all others; particularly.
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(conj.) Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.
Synonyms
lone
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lonesome
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sole
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solitary
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alone
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merely
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simply
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just
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but
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entirely
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exclusively
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solely
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alone
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only if
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only when
Rhymes
conely
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lonely