meaning of only

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 or kind; as, an only child.
3.
Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
4.
In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
5.
So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
6.
Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
7.
Above all others; particularly.
8.
Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.
9.
exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "Ill have this car and this car ">only"


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