only Sentence Examples

1. Only the chosen few were granted access to the secret chamber.
2. John was the only person in the room who knew the answer.
3. He had only three days to complete the task.
4. She was the only one who could understand his pain.
5. The doctor had only a moment to make a decision.
6. Only the bravest would dare to face the monster.
7. The painting was only a copy, not the original.
8. He had only one chance to prove himself.
9. The truth was known only to a select few.
10. The door could be opened only with a special key.

only Meaning

Wordnet

only (s)

being the only one; single and isolated from others

exclusive of anyone or anything else

Wordnet

only (r)

and nothing more

without any others being included or involved

with nevertheless the final result

in the final outcome

except that

never except when

as recently as

Webster

only (a.)

One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.

Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.

Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.

In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.

So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.

Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.

Above all others; particularly.

Webster

only (conj.)

Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.

Synonyms & Antonyms of only

Strongest

Synonyms:

• purely
• exclusively
• just
• simply
• solely

Antonyms:

• also
• also
• likewise
• likewise

Strong

Synonyms:

• primarily
• alone
• mostly
• basically
• largely
• generally
• mainly

Antonyms:

• besides
• besides
• additionally
• additionally

Weak

Synonyms:

• by-and-large
• chiefly
• principally
• predominantly
• substantially

Antonyms:

No weak antonyms found.

FAQs About the word only

What is the meaning of the word only

being the only one; single and isolated from others, exclusive of anyone or anything else, and nothing more, without any others being included or involved, with

What are the synonyms of the word only

purely, exclusively,just, simply, solely, primarily,alone, mostly, basically, largely

What are the antonyms of the word only

also, also, likewise, likewise, besides, besides, additionally,additionally,

What is the usage of word only

Only the chosen few were granted access to the secret chamber.

John was the only person in the room who knew the answer.

How to use the word only in a sentence?

He had only three days to complete the task.

She was the only one who could understand his pain.