Examples of 'only' in a sentence
Meaning of "only"
only (adverb) - used to emphasize that no others or nothing more are involved or have been mentioned
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- Alone in a category.
- Singularly superior; the best.
- Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
- Mere.
How to use "only" in a sentence
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Only yesterday he cussed me out something fierce.
If she would only learn to behave herself.
Only thing possessing him was a sixer of pabst.
So far there is only talk about intentions.
Only married couples could adopt children.
Warranty valid only in country of product purchase.
Only if work begins immediately can this be done.
She was the only one that got it.
I only found out when he got here.
Use the charger only in a wall outlet.
The only thing they make is weapons.
I literally killed my only chance at becoming a judge.
They only believe they are close to a breakthrough.
This tool should only be used on horizon.
I only ever had small roles too.
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He ai not the only driver in the hills.
Only your head will come back.
You are the only one that does not.
Only use hydraulic fluid in the cylinder.
You are the only person who knows.
I only have one thing to say to you.
He used to be the only male teacher in school.
The only requirement is that notice be given.
Unfortunately we can only take one of you.
You are only as good as your last envelope.
In this scene there are only old people.
Salbutamol is only weakly bound to plasma proteins.
Sizing is compulsory for needle beans only.
We have only one excuse for existing.
The lawyers will be the only winners.
The pulse only lasts a couple of microseconds.
To think well of me would be her only obligation.
I only want the best for her.
Be sure to take these medications only as prescribed.
Use only the supplied silicon grease.
Use high quality alkaline batteries only.
Only covered when registered at support organisation.
One that only you could see.
Only need one of you to tell us where it is.
Button is available only if a configurable switch is selected.
Only for appliances with a water connection.
You have got the only clicker.
I only need you alive till sundown.
It has been in operation for only a few months.
You are only supposed to have one appointment.
Use threading compound on male threads only.
Cook only in the cooking pot provided.
This proofer is manual water fill only.
Then your only option is to go in and be yourself.
Our shrimp vendor only sells shrimp.
