Thesaurus: only

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1. a. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
2. a. class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/alone">Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
3. a. Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
4. a. In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
5. a. So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
6. a. Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
7. a. Above all others; particularly.
8. conj. Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.
9. adj. being the only one; single and isolated from others
10. adj. exclusive of anyone or anything else
11. adv. and nothing more
12. adv. without any others being included or involved