adverb

only

only, just, solely

I have only one brother.

I have only one brother.

He is only a child.

He is only a child.

This is for members only.

This is for members only.

only ((noun/number)) just a certain amount I have only one dollar.

((verb)) only ((...)) with no other purpose I only want to help.

Synonyms: just, merely, solely; Antonyms: also, too

From Old English 'ānlic' meaning 'one-like' or 'unique', related to 'one'.

Think of it as 'one-ly' to remember it means 'just one' or is limited.

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