Simple meaning
What does Only mean?
Only means just one, just this, or no more.
Dictionary definition
No more than; just one or just this.
Example sentences
Only in a sentence
easy
I only need one pencil.
medium
Only three students chose the blue card.
hard
The only clue was a small word at the end of the sentence.
Synonyms
Words like Only
justUse when limiting something to one thing or amount.
soleUse for the one and no other.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Only word family
Base word
only
noun
onlyness
The state of being the only one.
determiner
one
A single thing.
adjective
alone
By oneself.
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What does only mean?
Only limits something to one thing or amount.
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