word
Only
OH-nlee
/ˈoʊnliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
only
Dictionary meaning
Being the only one.
Examples
- I arrived on time only to find the bus had already left.
- These news will only make you more upset.
Synonyms: sole
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