Definition of only

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  • only is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • only is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • only is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of only

  • without any others being included or involved (adverb)

    Examples

    1. a privilege granted only to him

    Synonyms

    1. alone
    2. entirely
    3. exclusively
    4. solely
  • and nothing more (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he was only a child

    Synonyms

    1. but
    2. just
    3. merely
    4. simply
  • never except when (adverb)

    Examples

    1. call me only if your cold gets worse

    Synonyms

    1. only if
    2. only when
  • being the only one; single and isolated from others (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an only child

    Synonyms

    1. lone
    2. lonesome
    3. sole
    4. solitary
  • exclusive of anyone or anything else (adjective)

    Examples

    1. I'll have this car and this car only

    Synonyms

    1. alone

See definition of only in Merriam Webster