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.”
Only (adjective)
Singularly superior; the best.
Only (adjective)
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
“He is their only son, in fact, an only child.”
Only (adjective)
Mere.
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.”
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!”
Only (adverb)
As recently as.
“He left only moments ago.”
Only (adverb)
Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
“She’s only gone and run off with the milkman!”
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.””
Only (adverb)
Above all others; particularly.
Only (conjunction)
Under the condition that; but.
“You’re welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it.”
Only (conjunction)
But; except.
“I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg.”
Only (noun)
An only child.
Just (adjective)
Factually right, correct; factual.
“It is a just assessment of the facts.”
Just (adjective)
Rationally right, correct.
Just (adjective)
Morally fair.
“It looks like a just solution at first glance.”
Just (adjective)
Proper, adequate.
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.”
Just (adverb)
Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
“Just follow the directions on the box.”
Just (adverb)
Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
“I just called to say “hi”.”
Just (adverb)
Used to show humility.
“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”
Just (adverb)
absolutely, positively
“It is just splendid!”
Just (adverb)
Moments ago, recently.
“They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk.”
Just (adverb)
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
“The fastball just missed my head!”
“The piece just might fit.”
Just (adverb)
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
“He wants everything just right for the big day.”
Just (interjection)
Expressing dismay or discontent.
Just (noun)
A joust, tournament.
Just (verb)
To joust, fight a tournament.