0 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others:
1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated:
At present these televisions are only available in Japan.
Only an idiot would do that.
I was only joking.
It's only four o'clock and it's already getting dark.
"Who's there?" "It's only me (= it is not someone you should worry about). I've locked myself out."
It's only natural that you should worry about your children.
2 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else:
3 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking:
4 used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act:
If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse.
5 used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen:
6 used to show that you think someone has done something silly:
7 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true:
I'd invite Frances to the party, only (= but I will not because) I don't want her husband to come.
I'd call him myself, only (= but I cannot because) I'm at work all day.
I'd be happy to do it for you, only (= but) don't expect it to be done before next week.
This fabric is similar to wool, only (= except that it is) cheaper.
The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.
An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.
Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.
They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.
Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a clean bill of health.
He only got the job because of his connections!
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