Significat de only en anglès

• 0 not more than a particular size or amount

  • It’ll only take a few minutes.

  • She’s only twelve.

• 1 not anyone or anything else

  • The offer is available to UK residents only.

• 2 used to say that something is not important, or that you did not mean to upset someone

  • Don’t worry – it’s only a scratch.

  • I was only joking.

• 3 not in any other place

  • These birds are only found in New Zealand.

• 4 used to express a wish for something that is impossible or unlikely to happen

  • If only I knew the answer!

• 5 used to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing for

  • I only hope you know what you’re doing.

  • I only wish that I had more time.

• 6 used to say that more than one thing is true

  • Not only did he turn up late, he also forgot his books.

• 7 used to mean that there are no others

  • This could be our only chance.

  • You’re the only person here I know.

• 8 but

  • I would pay for it myself, only I don’t have the money.