only
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Is only a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of only?
Definition
adj (English)
1. (obsolete) Mere.Examples: "I know some who wittingly have drawne both profit and preferment from cuckoldrie, the only name whereof is so yrksome and bail-ful to so many men."not-comparableobsolete
adv (English)
1. (British) Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.Examples: "She's only gone and run off with the milkman!"; "The van said ‘BURT’S BURGERS’ on one side and ‘BURT’S PEST CONTROL’ on the other. Zoe stared at the van. The creepy man was only using the same vehicle for catching rats that he did for frying burgers!"Britishnot-comparable
2. (obsolete) Above all others; particularly.Examples: "his most only elected mistress"not-comparableobsolete
conj (English)
1. (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.Examples: "You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."informal
2. (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.Examples: "I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."; "She would get good results only she gets nervous."; "You look like me, only shorter."informal
particle (English)
1. (Singapore, Singlish) Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is trivial, small, undemanding or deserving of belittlement.Examples: "Just need to replace the filter only."; "“No, you must listen to me,” the other replied. “I am Goh Chok Tong.” “I am the President, even bigger than you.” “President only! I am president of all the countries of the world!”"Synonyms: that's all, niaSingaporeSinglish
Definition source: Wiktionary