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Only Definition & Meaning

1. Used to indicate that no other person or thing is involved or present.

Example: I am the only person in this room.

2. Used to emphasize that nothing else is included or available.

Example: The store only sells organic produce.

3. Used to indicate that something is limited to a particular person, thing, or group.

Example: This offer is only available to new customers.

4. Used to indicate that something is the sole reason or cause of a particular outcome.

Example: The only reason he passed the exam was because he studied hard.

5. Used to indicate that something is the best or most important thing of its kind.

Example: This is the only restaurant in town that serves authentic italian cuisine.

Examples of the word only used in sentences.

  • He can only play one song on the guitar.
  • She can only eat gluten-free foods.
  • The store only sells clothes for women.
  • I only know a little bit of Spanish.
  • The movie theater only has tickets for the late show.
  • She can only speak a little bit of Spanish.
  • The store is only open until 9 pm.
  • I only have $5 left in my wallet.
  • He only eats vegetarian food.
  • We can only stay for an hour, then we have to leave.
  • The store only sells organic produce.
  • She's not only a great singer, but also an amazing actor.
  • Only a few people attended the meeting yesterday.
  • You can only access the website with a valid login username and password.
  • I can only speak a few words in Spanish.
  • Only true friends stood by me during my tough times.
  • It's only a matter of time before we find a solution to this problem.
  • She's the only reason why I ever look forward to Monday mornings.
  • I can only hope that tomorrow will be a better day.
  • I can only imagine how devastated you must be feeling right now.
  • This restaurant is known for its unique dishes, only found on their menu.
  • She was the only candidate who demonstrated proficiency in both languages.
  • Only through hard work and dedication can one truly achieve success.
  • The only way to truly appreciate the beauty of the ocean is by diving deep into it.
  • Only a small percentage of the population opts for a vegan lifestyle.
  • Only by confronting our deepest fears can we experience true growth and transformation.
  • Only after extensive research and analysis did the company make the decision to invest in the new technology.
  • Celebrating his 90th birthday, the legendary musician not only played flawlessly but also shared poignant stories from his illustrious career.
  • Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, the company has implemented a policy where employees are only expected to work during regular business hours.
  • Despite facing numerous obstacles, the team's unwavering determination allowed them to not only succeed but excel beyond expectations.
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