only

/ˈəʊn.li//ˈoʊn.li/

noun

1
Alone in a category.
“He is the only doctor for miles.”
2
Singularly superior; the best.
3
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
“He is their only son, in fact, an only child.”
4
Mere.

1
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
“My heart is hers, and hers only.”
2
No more than; just.
“If there were only one more ticket!”
3
As recently as.
“He left only moments ago.”
4
Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
“She's only gone and run off with the milkman!”
5
Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
“I helped him out only for him to betray me.”
6
Above all others; particularly.

1
Under the condition that; but.
“You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.”
2
But; except.
“I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.”

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