only
/ˈəʊn.li/
only
📚 Meanings
- 1.
one and no more than one.
"only child"
- 1.
and no one or nothing more than.
"only child"
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I only need a few minutes.
I only need a few minutes.
She is the only child in her family.
She is the only child in her family.
This shop is open on weekdays only.
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How do you pronounce only?
only is pronounced [/ˈəʊn.li/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does only mean?
only means "only". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is only?
only is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "I only need a few minutes." — used to mean "only".
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