only
onlyadverb
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NOT MORE
A1not more than a particular number, amount or time
- It only takes ten minutes to walk there.
- She was only six when she started school.
NO OTHERS
A2used to say that something is true about one person or thing and no others
- Only members can use the pool.
- I only eat fish, not meat.
RECENTLY
B1very recently
- We only arrived yesterday.
- I only heard the news this morning.
onlyadjective
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SINGLE
A2used to say that there is a single one, or that there are no others
- She's the only person who knows the answer.
- This is the only road into the village.
NO BROTHERS
B1having no brothers or sisters
- As an only child, I spent a lot of time alone.
onlyconjunction
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B2but; except that
- I'd love to come, only I have to work.
- It's a nice flat, only it's a bit small.