Synonyms:
merely, simply, just, only, but
Meaning: and nothing more; "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"
Synonyms:
entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only
Meaning: without any others being included or involved; "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"
Synonyms:
only
Meaning: with nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round"
Synonyms:
only
Meaning: in the final outcome; "These news will only make you more upset"
Synonyms:
only
Meaning: except that; "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"
Synonyms:
only, only_if, only_when
Meaning: never except when; "call me only if your cold gets worse"