·adj Above all others; particularly.
II. Only ·adj Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
III. Only ·adj So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
IV. Only ·adj One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
V. Only ·adj In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
VI. Only ·adj Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
VII. Only ·adj Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
VIII. Only ·conj Save or except (that);
— an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.