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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.