only

Definitions of only in various dictionaries:

adj - being the only one

adj - exclusive of anyone or anything else

adv - and nothing more

adv - without any others being included or involved

adv - with nevertheless the final result

adv - in the final outcome

adv - except that

adv - never except when

adv - as recently as

Alone in kind or class; sole.

Standing alone by reason of superiority or excellence.

Without anyone or anything else; alone: room for only one passenger.

At the very least: If you would only come home.

And nothing else or more: I only work here.

Exclusively; solely: facts known only to us.

In the last analysis or final outcome: actions that will only make things worse.

With the final result; nevertheless: received a raise only to be laid off.

As recently as: called me only last month.

In the immediate past: only just saw her.

Were it not that; except.

With the restriction that; but: You may go, only be careful.

When used as an ad verb , only should be placed with care to avoid ambiguity.

adv - with nothing or no one else