adj above all others; particularly.
2. only ·adj singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
3. only ·adj so and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
4. only ·adj one alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
5. only ·adj in one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
6. only ·adj hence, figuratively: alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
7. only ·adj alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
8. only ·conj save or except (that);
an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.