Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: only
IPA transcription: ['oʊnli]
Pronunciations of only
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r meaning of the word
  • 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"
Usage examples
  • Only four?
  • "One only?"
  • Only a month!
  • I only guess."
  • Only last week!
  • I only meant--'
  • I love only you.
  • 'An only child?'
  • I'm only a boy."
  • Only let us out!"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Elizabeth II, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rynearson Stadium, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Alice Ingley, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Janus (moon), License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George Washington, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Ceremonial ship launching, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Sogdian language, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Catholic Church, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Planetary habitability, License CC BY-SA 4.0