- 1. a. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation. Source: opted
- 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. Source: opted
- 3. a. Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief. Source: opted
- 4. a. In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely. Source: opted
- 5. a. So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly. Source: opted
- 6. a. Singly; without more; as, only-begotten. Source: opted
- 7. a. Above all others; particularly. Source: opted
- 8. conj. Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration. Source: opted
- 9. adj. being the only one; single and isolated from others Source: wordnet
- 10. adj. exclusive of anyone or anything else Source: wordnet
- 11. adv. and nothing more Source: wordnet
- 12. adv. without any others being included or involved Source: wordnet
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