Definitions
How to pronounce only:
Only - as an adverb
Without any others being included or involved
Example: "Was entirely to blame"
With nevertheless the final result
Example: "He arrived only to find his wife dead"
In the final outcome
Example: "These news will only make you more upset"
Except that
Example: "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"
Never except when
Example: "Call me only if your cold gets worse"
As recently as
Example: "I spoke to him only an hour ago"
Only - as an adjective satellite
Being the only one; single and isolated from others
Example: "The lone doctor in the entire county"
Exclusive of anyone or anything else
Example: "She alone believed him"
Only - as a noun
An only child.
Only - as an adjective
Alone in a category.
Example: "He is the only doctor for miles."
Singularly superior; the best.
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
Example: "He is their only son, in fact, an only child."
Mere.
Only - as a conjunction
Under the condition that; but.
Example: "You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
But; except.
Example: "I would enjoy running, only i have this broken leg."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
ONLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
ONLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
ONLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
