CEFR A1

only

adverb

Meaning

Solely; exclusively; no one or nothing more besides.

Examples

She was the only person who understood the complex instructions.
This store sells only organic produce.

Synonyms: just, solely, merely, exclusively

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only (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnli/

Definition

Solely; exclusively; no one or nothing more besides.

Examples

She was the only person who understood the complex instructions.
This store sells only organic produce.
You can only enter the building with a valid ID card.

How to Use only

only a few (collocation): A small number of something. — "Only a few students passed the difficult exam."
only just (collocation): Barely; very recently. — "I only just managed to catch the train."
if only (idiom): Used to express a wish or regret. — "If only I had studied harder for the test."
not only... but also (collocation): Used to emphasize that something else is true or happens in addition to what has been mentioned. — "She is not only intelligent but also very kind."

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