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Only (adjective)
Alone in a category.
“He is the only doctor for miles.”
“The only people in the stadium were the fans: no players, coaches, or officials.”
“That was the only time I went to Turkey.”
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Only (adjective)
Singularly superior; the best.
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Only (adjective)
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
“He is their only son, in fact, an only child.”
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Only (adjective)
Mere.
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Only (adverb)
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
“My heart is hers, and hers only.”
“The cat sat only on the mat. It kept off the sofa.”
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Only (adverb)
No more than; just.
“The cat only sat on the mat. It didn’t scratch it.”
“If there were only one more ticket!”
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Only (adverb)
As recently as.
“He left only moments ago.”
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Only (adverb)
Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
“She’s only gone and run off with the milkman!”
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Only (adverb)
Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
“They rallied from a three-goal deficit only to lose in the final two minutes of play.”
“I helped him out only for him to betray me.””
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Only (adverb)
Above all others; particularly.
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Only (conjunction)
Under the condition that; but.
“You’re welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.”
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Only (conjunction)
But; except.
“I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.”
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Only (noun)
An only child.
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Just (adjective)
Factually right, correct; factual.
“It is a just assessment of the facts.”
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Just (adjective)
Rationally right, correct.
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Just (adjective)
Morally fair.
“It looks like a just solution at first glance.”
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Just (adjective)
Proper, adequate.
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Just (adverb)
Only, simply, merely.
“Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.”
“He calls it vermilion, but it’s just red to me.”
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Just (adverb)
Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
“Just follow the directions on the box.”
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Just (adverb)
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
“I just called to say “hi”.”
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Just (adverb)
Used to show humility.
“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
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Just (adverb)
absolutely, positively
“It is just splendid!”
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Just (adverb)
Moments ago, recently.
“They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
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Just (adverb)
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
“The fastball just missed my head!”
“The piece just might fit.”
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Just (adverb)
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
“He wants everything just right for the big day.”
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Just (interjection)
Expressing dismay or discontent.
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Just (noun)
A joust, tournament.
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Just (verb)
To joust, fight a tournament.