only (EN)

adjective, adverb, conjunction

adjective “only”

1. the sole member or example in its category
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   She was the only person in the theater.
2. having no siblings or no siblings of the same sex
   After three daughters, they finally had an only son.

adverb “only”

1. solely or exclusively
   It's mine, and mine only.
2. merely or just
   The puppy only chewed on his toy, not the furniture.
3. as recently as
   I only started reading the book yesterday.
4. used to express a contrast where an outcome negates what was expected
   He studied all night for the exam, only to oversleep and miss it.

conjunction “only”

1. used to introduce an exception or condition
   I'd love to join you for dinner, only I already have plans.