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What is another word for Only? – 128 Only Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    alone solely exclusively just merely purely simply singly uniquely individually separately distinctly specifically particularly specially entirely wholly completely totally utterly limitedly restrictedly narrowly solely individually exceptionally unusually rarely scarcely hardly barely minimally

    Meaning of Only

    The primary meaning of the word "only" is to indicate that something is the sole instance or the exclusive case.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate that something is the sole instance or the exclusive case
    • Used to indicate a limitation or restriction
    • Used to emphasize that something is the best or most suitable option
    • Used to indicate that something is just or merely something
    • Used to add emphasis to a statement or assertion

    Etymology of Only

    The word "only" originates from Old English "ānly" or "ānlic", which is derived from "ān" meaning "one" and the suffix "-ly" or "-lic" indicating a manner or condition
    Historically, the word "only" has been used since the 9th century to indicate exclusivity, limitation, or uniqueness

    Example Uses

    • The only way to get there is by car
    • I only have one dollar left
    • She is the only one who can help us
    • This is the only book I've read all year
    • He only speaks French

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    many several few multiple numerous abundant plentiful copious ample sufficient extensive broad wide general universal common shared joint collective combined merged united together simultaneously equally identically

    Related Nouns

    exclusivity limitation restriction uniqueness individuality solitude isolation singularity distinctness particularity specialty exception rarity scarcity paucity insufficiency inadequacy deficiency shortage lack dearth absence

    Related Verbs

    restrict limit confine constrain narrow reduce minimize decrease lessen curtail shorten abridge compress concentrate focus specialize individualize distinguish separate isolate segregate exclude omit

    Related Adjectives

    exclusive limited restricted unique individual solitary isolated singular distinct particular special rare scarce minimal insufficient inadequate deficient short curt brief compact concentrated focused specialized individualized