ONLY
adverb
Definitions
- 1. In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely. And to be loved himself, needs only to be known. Dryden.
- 2. So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly. "She being only wicked." Beau. & Fl. Every imagination . . . of his heart was only evil. Gen. vi. 5.
- 3. Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
- 4. Above all others; particularly. [Obs.] His most only elected mistress. Marston.
Other Definitions
This word also has 2 other definitions:
ONLY
(adjective)
1. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
2. Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class o...
ONLY
(conjunction)
Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration. He might hav...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
