Word: ONLY
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Definition of ONLY
- An only child.
- Alone in a category.
"He is the only doctor for miles."
- Singularly superior; the best.
- Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
"He is their only son, in fact, an only child."
- Without others or anything further; exclusively.
"My heart is hers, and hers only."
- No more than; just.
"If there were only one more ticket!"
- As recently as.
"He left only moments ago."
- Under the condition that; but.
"You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
- But; except.
"I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "only", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "only" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ONLY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ONLY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ONLY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ONLY:
- # the only effect
- # master of only
- # playing with only
- # in terms of only
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