only

US /ˈoʊn.li/
UK /ˈoʊn.li/
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and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively

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I only have five dollars left.
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She was only joking.
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justmerelysimplysolelyexclusively
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no more than; no older than

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He's only ten years old.
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The concert started only five minutes ago.
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justmerelysimply
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being the single one or the sole instance and no other

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This is the only way to solve the problem.
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He was the only person who understood me.
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solesingleuniqueexclusivelone
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except that; but

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I'd go, only I'm too tired.
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It's a good plan, only it might be too expensive.
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butexceptsave
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