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English *adjective*: only
1.	only being the only one; single and isolated from others
		Samples	The lone doctor in the entire county. A lonesome pine. An only child. The sole heir. The sole example. A solitary instance of cowardice. A solitary speck in the sky.
		Synonyms	lone, lonesome, sole, solitary
		Similar	single
		Antonyms	multiple

2.	only exclusive of anyone or anything else
		Samples	She alone believed him. Cannot live by bread alone. I'll have this car and this car only.
		Synonyms	alone
		Similar	exclusive
		Antonyms	inclusive

English *adverb*: only
1.	only and nothing more
		Samples	I was merely asking. It is simply a matter of time. Just a scratch. He was only a child. Hopes that last but a moment.
		Synonyms	but, just, merely, simply

2.	only without any others being included or involved
		Samples	Was entirely to blame. A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children. He works for Mr. Smith exclusively. Did it solely for money. The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone. A privilege granted only to him.
		Synonyms	alone, entirely, exclusively, solely

3.	only with nevertheless the final result
		Samples	He arrived only to find his wife dead. We won only to lose again in the next round.

4.	only in the final outcome
		Samples	These news will only make you more upset.

5.	only except that
		Samples	It was the same story; only this time she came out better.

6.	only never except when
		Samples	Call me only if your cold gets worse.
		Synonyms	only if, only when

7.	only as recently as
		Samples	I spoke to him only an hour ago.

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