Only
(
adverb
,
adjective
)
(As an adverb)
Only ( adverb )
- Without others.
- Solitarily.
- Solely.
- Exclusively.
- Just.
Origin:
From middle english, from old english ānlic, from ān ("one") + -lic ("-ly"); influenced by old norse einleikr.
Examples:
- I have only one solution.
- She only eats vegetables.
- He only knows how to play one song.
- They only have one option.
- I can only do so much.
(As an adjective)
Only ( adjective )
- Without others.
- Solitarily.
- Solely.
- Exclusively.
- Just.
Origin:
From middle english, from old english ānlic, from ān ("one") + -lic ("-ly"); influenced by old norse einleikr.
Examples:
- I have only one solution.
- She only eats vegetables.
- He only knows how to play one song.
- They only have one option.
- I can only do so much.