Dictionary Entry

only

adverb

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Meaning

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Solely; exclusively; without others or anything else.

Example Sentence

This is the only book I have time to read today.

Usage Note

Used to specify that something applies to just one thing, person, or situation, or that something happens at one particular time. It helps to narrow down or emphasize a specific aspect.

Synonyms

alone solely exclusively just merely simply

Antonyms

all everything many much usually always