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Commononly
The correct spelling is only.
How to pronounce only
/ˈəʊn.li/
nounIPA: /ˈəʊn.li/
Say it like: Onl-ee
The correct spelling is only. An only child. For example: "He is the only doctor for miles."
Usage Examples
“He is the only doctor for miles.”
“He is their only son, in fact, an only child.”
“My heart is hers, and hers only.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An only child.
adjective
- 1.Alone in a category.
- 2.Singularly superior; the best.
- 3.Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
- 4.Mere.
adverb
- 1.Without others or anything further; exclusively.
- 2.No more than; just.
- 3.As recently as.
- 4.Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
- 5.Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
conjunction
- 1.Under the condition that; but.
- 2.But; except.
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