Sekirov Dictionary

only

UK /ˈəʊn.li/US /ˈoʊn.li/

adverb8

  1. showing that there are no other people or things, or very few of them
  2. No more than; just.
  3. Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.
  4. As recently as.
  5. Emphasizing something that is just or necessary.
  6. (Ireland, informal) Just, simply, undoubtedly.
  7. (UK) Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
  8. (no longer used) Above all others; particularly.

adjective4

  1. Alone in a category.
  2. Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
  3. Singularly superior; the best.
  4. (no longer used) Mere.

conjunction3

  1. (informal) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.
  2. (informal) But, except; but in fact.
  3. (informal) Under the condition that; but.

noun1

  1. An only child.

particle1

  1. (Singapore, Singlish) Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is trivial, small, undemanding or deserving of belittlement.
forms

onlies · onlys · onliest

Phrases with only

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