adjective
being the only one
Synonyms
lone(a)
lonesome(a)
only(a)
sole(a)
solitary(a)
Examples
- single and isolated from others
- 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
adjective
exclusive of anyone or anything else
Synonyms
alone(p)
Examples
- she alone believed him
- cannot live by bread alone
- I'll have this car and this car only
adverb
and nothing more
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
adverb
without any others being included or involved
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
adverb
with nevertheless the final result
Examples
- He arrived only to find his wife dead
- We won only to lose again in the next round
adverb
in the final outcome
Examples
- These news will only make you more upset
adverb
except that
Examples
- It was the same story
- only this time she came out better
adverb
never except when
Synonyms
only if
only when
Examples
- call me only if your cold gets worse
adverb
as recently as
Examples
- I spoke to him only an hour ago