only
adverb(on-ly)
without any others being included or involved
Examples:
A privilege granted only to him.
only
adverb(on-ly)
and nothing more
Examples:
He was only a child.
only
adverb(on-ly)
never except when
Synonyms: only if, only when,
Examples:
Call me only if your cold gets worse.
only
adjective(on-ly)
being the only one; single and isolated from others
Examples:
An only child.
only
adjective(on-ly)
exclusive of anyone or anything else
Examples:
I'll have this car and this car only.