Only
Meanings and phrases
only
- exclusive of anyone or anything else; alone
- being the only one; single and isolated from others; lone; lonesome; sole; solitary
only
- and nothing more; merely; simply; just; but
- without any others being included or involved; entirely; exclusively; solely; alone
- with nevertheless the final result
- in the final outcome
- except that
- never except when; only if; only when
- as recently as
adj.
- eminent beyond or above comparison; matchless; nonpareil; one; peerless; unmatched; unmatchable; unrivaled; unrivalled
adv.
- never except when; only; only if
- A player could carry the ball only when being pursued.
- "Folklore is folklore only when performed".
- Use it only when the sentence would be ambiguous without it.
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- The Robertson Golly was not only limited to badges.
- Harry not only survives, but distinguishes himself.
- He also played as side back not only midfielder.
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- There are only a few highways in the North region.
- Currently only a few tombstones remain to be seen.
- This often happened only a few days or weeks later.
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- This is the only known award that Stables has won.
- The Ordeen is currently the only known Salamander.
- As of 2015, it was only known from four specimens.
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- This was the first and only time Savarkar met him.
- This was Collins’ first and only film appearance.
- It would be Discreet Monsters' first and only game.
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- The only other broadcaster named was Bob Costas.
- The only other settlements are Kynosoúra (pop.
- The only other building on the property is the garage.
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- "I saw this was the only way", wrote Nansen later.
- That is the only way I know how to live my life."
- The only way to be sure was to actually simulate it.
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- The album is only available on the band's website.
- The new Trail Edition is only available as a 4WD.
- Both films were only available with an English-dub.
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- They had an only son before his wife died in 1788.
- He has his only son with his first wife Lyudmila.
- Although a music lover, Mann was the only son of C.C.
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- She gave birth to their only child, Diana Negrete.
- Their only child a daughter named Tecla, died 2001.
- Her only child is Samantha Mathis, also an actress.
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- Others are found only in a specific body of water.
- His poems are found only in Moroccan collections.
- It can be found only in the Potomac River watershed.
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- It was his only goal of the season, in seven starts.
- His only goal in life was to make Aincrad a reality.
- His only goal in his short national team career.
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- On the actual summit is only a small wooden cross.
- Suburbanization played only a small role in Erfurt.
- Survived only a small fragment 6 by 3 cm.
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- That child was mentioned only once in the record.
- God gave faith only once in the age of innocence.
- They came to power only once, between 1906 and 1910.
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- The species is known only from its type locality.
- Pudens is known only through surviving inscriptions.
- It is known only from SGU 104B/2051, a left dentary.
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- He is only the second Italian to hold the post.
- He is only the second film director to be so honoured.
- He was only the second announcer ever hired by the team.
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- This was the first and only time Savarkar met him.
- This was the only time it was listed on the census.
- This was the only time Agassi ended the year at No.
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- The first jet is used only at starting or at idle.
- Torpex was used only in critical applications, e.g.
- The deep hive body is normally used only for brood.
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- It is the only species in the genus Pseudocarcinus.
- It is the only species in the genus Wilfredomys.
- It is the only species in the genus Sphaeronycteris.
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- The locative case is only used after prepositions.
- The letter R̃ is only used in the Gashua dialect.
- The MMC2 is only used in "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!"
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- The plank ultimately failed by only a single vote.
- The upper whorls have only a single row of tubercles.
- There is 1 with only a single inversion, 0101.
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- He only played 4 further league games that season.
- "Note: Moran only played in The Open Championship.
- "Note: Vaughan only played in The Open Championship.
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- Mongols leveled the town leaving only the cellars.
- Five were retired during the war, leaving only No.
- The Party fell apart, leaving only a few members.
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- The only surviving F2G-2 was BuNo 88463 (Race 74).
- It is probably the only surviving image of the emperor.
- Mathilde, as his only surviving grandchild, succeeded him.
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- a. Fructose is not the only sugar found in fruits.
- Sanatoriums were not the only treatment facilities.
- Schiemer's martyrdom was not the only in Rattenberg.
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- They return to their office, only to find that Dr.
- The narrator answers only to find a group of men.
- War Machine goes to Dolores' mansion, only to find him dead.
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- Due to this Australia played only 17 Test matches.
- The Beach Kings played only during the 1998 season.
- Suburbanization played only a small role in Erfurt.
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- He was the only person among the group not from Nauvoo.
- The unfortunate bear is the only person left on the ship.
- Mendenbar is the only person who can understand Telemain.
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- The only remaining line was closed in December 2005.
- The Fox is now the only remaining movie palace in Atlanta.
- The only remaining portion of the building is a pile of rubble.
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- This was his only major appearance for Montserrat.
- This was his only major appearance for Lancashire.
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- He only made 15 appearances with 1 goal for the club.
- After 15 minutes, Australia had only made 0/10.
- It probably only made bricks in any quantity.
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- But that's only because they called the dogs off.
- She does go to meet him, only because of court order.
- I am tired of people knowing me only because of my language.
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- Later, Zhu Xi defined "junzi" as second only to the sage.
- Reeves' dialogue amount is second only to the main character.
- The brain to body mass ratio in some is second only to humans.
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- Over the next two seasons, Herbel made only six starts.
- Septeto Soprano made only one recording during this decade.
- He made only six starts, losing them all.
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- His only daughter, Sophia Elizabeth, survived him.
- His only daughter married Baron Gustave de Romand.
- Bibijan is the only daughter of Sheik Chinna Moulana.
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- It contains only one species, Prochita rasnitsyni.
- It contains only one species, Emiratomyia arabica.
- It contains only one species, Ellisell yochelsoni.
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- C2orf81 is the only member of superfamily cl25621.
- It is the only member of the genus Kannabateomys.
- It is the only member of the genus Erpetoichthys.
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- Today, the drug remains available only in France.
- The publications are available only in German.
- Most of his results are available only on his webpage.
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- The charge lasted only 2 years before disbanding.
- He lasted only three innings giving up four runs.
- He lasted only 3 weeks before he was eliminated.
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- During that time, he was only able to study part-time.
- Maximus was only able to collect $162,000.
- DXA is only able to provide the areal bone mineral density.
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- In 1996, it became the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong.
- Duncan became the only churchgoer in his impoverished family.
- As a result, Gunnison became the only legal nude beach in the state.
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- But that was the only thing I ever wanted to do."
- The only thing we're concerned about is the landing.
- The only thing that I don't know is the sender.
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- The 'star' only did eleven days work in the entire film.
- Lancaster disliked directing and only did it once more, in the 1970s.
- They only did 30 episodes.
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- by using only several pragmatic and powerful strikes.
- The entire sequence is done using only one paddle blade.
- Loads up to and greater are attainable using only hand tools.
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- Pudens is known only through surviving inscriptions.
- "Northbound" is for sale only through Sferra's website.
- In his opinion, that could be achieved only through education.
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- He was the only player named to the all-CUSA team.
- She is the only player to achieve either of these feats.
- Also the only player to win man of the tournament IPL twice.
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- White-eared pocket mice are only found in California.
- They are now only found in a few places in the world.
- The original manuscript was only found in 1891.
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- The Sandinista government only allowed some OAS Staff.
- Elsewhere, males were only allowed to smell each other.
- Up until 2011, the conference only allowed a 10-game season.
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- Of the former Odhams strips, only a handful survived.
- As of 2012 only a handful of hospitals had been designated.
- As of 2018, only a handful of structures remain in the area.
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- They differ only slightly in lexicon and phonology.
- The back is only slightly arched or is nearly flat.
- The rules in the two countries differ only slightly.
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- He only managed to score one goal while in Helsinki.
- He only managed a 6–9 record in the tournament.
- In 2007, he only managed to play five games.
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- Mizoram’s current power demand is now only 115 MW.
- They are now only found in a few places in the world.
- The store is now only available online.
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- It is a small collège, having only 200 pupils in all.
- UKIP lost 145 seats, having only 31 councillors elected.
- Mizo ṭingṭang is a kind of fiddle or violin having only one string.
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- Outside Bangkok, however, the PDP won only nine seats.
- In this period, they won only two gold medals.
- After that, she won only one of her next five matches.
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- So far, it has aired only the first season.
- Currently only the first rule is in effect, thus , , and .
- Anatomy is only the first level of concern in life classes.
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- The Beach Kings played only during the 1998 season.
- This station operates only during the daytime hours.
- The Flyers played only during the 1998 season.
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- The only season nominated for an Emmy Award.
- She contributed two episodes during the show's only season.
- He had a 2–3–2 record in his only season with the Terriers.
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- Alhazen wrote as many as 200 books, although only 55 have survived.
- Revised 1942 models followed, although only 138 examples were produced.
- New music Spanish ("Es De Verdad") although only appear in the US version.
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- This puts it behind only the season premiere, "Turn!
- He hath left behind only on sonne named William & on daught.
- All of the large ships left East Asia, leaving behind only the gunboats.
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- If it is on for only half of each cycle, the angle is 180°.
- Some opened on entire legs of the tour, others for only half.
- The petals are similar to the lateral sepals but only half as long.
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- Police and emergency reported only minor injuries.
- There were no fatalities and only minor injuries.
- He and his brother received only minor injuries.
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- It is the only album to feature drummer John Hinch.
- It is his only album using the 'England Dan' moniker.
- This was their only album released under Warner Music.
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- But this only lasted until 1979 when it also closed.
- The Saudi stint only lasted until October 2007.
- But that only lasted until her first ACL tear.
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- Watson is the only woman to ever serve in this role.
- The only woman from North East to have served in DCW.
- She is the only woman in the leadership of the House.
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- Detecting an aroma is only part of wine tasting.
- The only part that is non-reusable will be the frame.
- This was the only part of the Erie that was electrified.
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- They are only possible in present tense sentences.
- This is only possible through the sea witch Dugong.
- This is only possible by smelting or beneficiation.
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- The volcano is remote and monitoring began only recently.
- The term MiMo has only recently been associated with the style.
- His people were nomads who had only recently arrived in Europe.
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- She dressed for three games, though only played in one.
- Its title-track, though only reaching No.
- Also in 1935, the Scud 3 was rolled out, though only one was built.
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- It would remain his only appearance of the season.
- This proved to be his only appearance for the club.
- It was his only appearance of the 1912–13 season.
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- It was the only single from his EP of the same name.
- The only single from the album was "Supergirl!"
- The song was the only single not to include a music video.
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- Mechanical TV usually only produced small images.
- Most such variations are usually only released once.
- It is usually only distributed at WSFA meetings.
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- Mindanao at this time was only partially conquered.
- Its Yaga dialect is only partially intelligible.
- In this, Haldane was only partially successful.
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- From the 62 seats, only ten women were elected.
- His funeral was attended by only ten people.
- However, his uncle arrived late and brought only ten men.
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- This made them the only team to win two slams in the year.
- Ohio State was the only team to beat the Tar Heels in 1972.
- The only team with a longer active streak is Texas with nine.
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- This functionality however, could only be used in Japan.
- This is a single use ticket, that can only be used by one person.
- Therefore, this zone should only be used for leaf-node functions.
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- He and his brother received only minor injuries.
- The building received only minor damage during the wars.
- Zeman received only 40,000 votes more than Schwarzenberg.
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- VK and Sophia seem to be the only ones who notice.
- It would be like we were the only ones in the room".
- The queens seem to be the only ones capable of diapause.
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- It was released only in Australia and New Zealand.
- The band released only one, self-titled album in 1986.
- Both versions were released only in Japan.
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- This was only the third five-set match of his career.
- However, only the third take was used.
- He was only the third of all time after Fritz Pollard and Shell.
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- Initially his label only released his own tracks.
- Most such variations are usually only released once.
- In Japan, this port was only released through Sega Meganet.
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- The Touring type is made for recreational use only.
- Makers of handmade rugs use only natural fibres.
- This area is restricted for police and military use only.
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- She is still the only female governor in Turkey.
- Andal is the only female saint-poet in the 12 Alvars.
- She was the only female senator at that time.
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- Shawn Vella scored the only goal for Valletta.
- Neil McGachey scored the only goal for Hellas.
- Lionel Messi scored the only Barcelona goal that night.
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- The Robertson Golly was not only limited to badges.
- Such efforts have had only limited success.
- These classifications all had only limited regional acceptance.
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- Casio remains the only manufacturer to try this approach.
- , he remains the only native of Monaco to have won the event.
- He remains the only president to serve for more than two terms.
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- Beckham became only the fifth Englishman to win 100 caps.
- He became only the fourth Italian to win the Spanish Grand Tour.
- They also became only the seventh set of twins to play in the league.
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- They only appeared in four episodes in Season 1.
- Other villains only appeared in single episodes.
- However, he only appeared in two matches for the club.
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- His father died when he was only two years old.
- He attended only two years of high school.
- Glazer practiced law for only two years.
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- Since then only two people have returned (in 1994).
- It was retired in 1981 and then only used for spares.
- But then only started once in the following three games.
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- It contains only one species, Prochita rasnitsyni.
- It contains only one species, Emiratomyia arabica.
- It contains only one species, Ellisell yochelsoni.
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- The song was only ever performed in the semi-final.
- Your worth can only ever be known by one Who's lost you.
- "Ambermoon" was only ever released in German for the Amiga.
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- The series was well liked but lasted only one season.
- Rhodes's tenure as head coach lasted only one season.
- The league and the team existed for only one season, 1980.
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- He had two horses at the stable, only a short time.
- After Corbridge, Ragnall enjoyed only a short respite.
- Both lines closed after only a short time, in July 1864.
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- Today however, only around twenty originals remain.
- As per the census in 2008, only around 160 exist.
- His repertoire comprises only around 30 tracks.
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- "Single-handed" means sailed by only one person.
- Romania sent only one person to the 2018 Games.
- Households which contained only one person was at just 9%.
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- It is the only place where three Lorraine departments touch.
- It is the only place in Kenya where these great apes can be seen.
- This was the only place where the restaurant's reservations were recorded.
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- Moran had a first round 89 and only just qualified.
- By that time you have only just said 'hello'".
- The schooner was still afloat, but only just.
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- The only exception was Su Yu, who managed to escape.
- The only exception is the colour pattern change.
- The only exception is the pair of 6-6 tiles.
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- At 2005, 80-bit keys were allowed only until 2010.
- Iowa allowed only beer to be consumed over the bar.
- In the 2008 regular season, he allowed only one sack.
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- It is the only high school in Allen County, Kentucky.
- MRHS is the only high school in the Musquodoboit Valley.
- It is the only high school in the Wilson School District.