Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - only
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~1 adv 1 not more than a particular amount, number, age etc (Naomi was only 17 when she got married. | Only five minutes more, and then we can go home.) 2 nothing or no one except (Only the president can authorize a nuclear attack. | Get me some peaches, but only pick the ones that are ripe. | staff/women/men etc only) (The car park is for staff only.) 3 not better, worse, or more important than (I didn't mean what I said. It was only a joke. | It's no good asking me. I'm only the cleaner.) 4 in one place, situation, or way and no other, or for one reason and no other (a plant that is only found in Madagascar | I only did it for the money. | I'll tell you, but only if you promise not to tell anyone else.) (- see unique) 5 no earlier than a particular time (I only got here last night. | only yesterday/last week/recently) (They got married five weeks ago but I only heard about it yesterday. | only then (=at that moment and not before)) (Trevor sat in the dark, and it was only then that he realised how unhappy he was.) 6 only just especially BrE a) a moment ago (No wonder she looks sleepy - she's only just got up.) b) almost not; hardly (There's only just room for the two of us on the back seat. | The dress fits her, but only just.) 7 I only wish/hope spoken used to express a strong wish or hope ("What's going to happen after the divorce?" "I only wish I knew.") 8 if only used to express a strong wish (If only I had a car, I could get out of this place.) 9 you'll only ... used to tell someone that what they want to do will have a bad effect (Don't interfere, you'll only make things worse.) 10 you only have to read/look at/listen to etc spoken used to mean that it is easy to realise that something is true because you can see or hear things that prove it (The situation's getting worse - you only have to look at the crime statistics.) 11 I can only assume/suppose etc used to say that you can only think of one explanation for something surprising or disappointing (I can only assume that there has been some kind of mistake.) 12 only to ... used to say that someone did something, with a disappointing or surprising result (Scott arrived at the South Pole on January 18th, only to find that Amundsen had got there before him.) 13 only too very or completely (Mark was only too ready to agree with her. | only too true/likely etc (=used when something unpleasant is true etc)) ("Is it true that there's going to be a war?" "Only too true, I'm afraid.") (- see also not only...but (also) not (6), only have eyes for sb eye1 (25)) ~2 adj (only before a noun 1 the only thing/person/way etc a) the one single thing, person etc that there is when there are no others (Dan's the only guy in this office who smokes. | The only reason I came here was to see you.) b) the best (She's the only person for this job. | I'd recommend Kensington. Honestly - it's the only place to live.) 2 the only thing is ... spoken used when you are going to mention a problem or disadvantage about something (I'd be happy to take you to the airport. The only thing is I think my mother needs the car.) 3 an only child a child who has not brother or sisters (- see also the one and only one2 (13), (only) time will tell time1 (66)) ~3 conjunction informal used like `but' to introduce the reason why something is not possible (I'd offer to help you, only I'm really busy just now.)
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Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. Note: In written English, 'only' is usually placed immediately before the word it qualifies. In spoken English, however, you can use stress to indicate what 'only' qualifies, so its position is not so important. 1. You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. Only the President could authorize the use of the atomic bomb... Only here were the police visible in any strength at all... 44-year-old woman seeks caring, honest male of similar age for friendship and fun. Genuine replies only... A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base... ADV: ADV with group, ADV before v 2. You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen. The lawyer is paid only if he wins... The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready... ADV: ADV cl/prep 3. If you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it. She was the only woman in Shell’s legal department... My cat Gustaf was the only thing I had - the only company. ADJ: det ADJ 4. An only child is a child who has no brothers or sisters. ADJ: ADJ n 5. You use only to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or has already got. At the moment it is only a theory... ‘I’m only a sergeant,’ said Clements... Don’t get defensive, Charlie. I was only joking. = just ADV: ADV group, ADV before v 6. You use only to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is. Child car seats only cost about ?10 a week to hire. ...spacecraft guidance systems weighing only a few grams... I’ve only recently met...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English anlic, from an one — more at one Date: before 12th century 1. unquestionably the best ; peerless 2. a. alone in a class or category ; sole the ~ one left the ~ known species b. having no brother or sister an ~ child 3. few one of the ~ areas not yet explored II. adverb Date: 14th century 1. a. as a single fact or instance and nothing more or different ; merely has ~ lost one election — George Orwell b. solely, exclusively known ~ to him 2. at the very least it was ~ too true 3. a. in the final outcome will ~ make you sick b. with nevertheless the final result won the battles, ~ to lose the war 4. a. as recently as ; not before ~ last week ~ in the last year did she get recognition b. in the immediate past ~ just talked to her Usage: The placement of ~ in a sentence has been a source of studious commentary since the 18th century, most of it intended to prove by force of argument that prevailing standard usage is wrong. After 200 years of preachment the following observations may be made: the position of ~ in standard spoken English is not fixed, since ambiguity is avoided through sentence stress; in casual prose that keeps close to the rhythms of speech ~ is often placed where it would be in speech; and in edited and more formal prose ~ tends to be placed immediately before the word or words it modifies. III. conjunction Date: 14th century 1. a. with the restriction that ; but you may go, ~ come back early b. and yet ; however they look very nice, ~ we can't use them 2. were it not that ; except I'd introduce you to her, ~ you'd win her — Jack London ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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adv., adj., & conj. --adv. 1 solely, merely, exclusively; and no one or nothing more besides (I only want to sit down; will only make matters worse; needed six only; is only a child). 2 no longer ago than (saw them only yesterday). 3 not until (arrives only on Tuesday). 4 with no better result than (hurried home only to find her gone). Usage In informal English only is usually placed between the subject and verb regardless of what it refers to (e.g. I only want to talk to you); in more formal English it is often placed more exactly, esp. to avoid ambiguity (e.g. I want to talk only to you). In speech, intonation usually serves to clarify the sense. --attrib.adj. 1 existing alone of its or their kind (their only son). 2 best or alone worth knowing (the only place to eat). --conj. colloq. 1 except that; but for the fact that (I would go, only I feel ill). 2 but then (as an extra consideration) (he always makes promises, only he never keeps them). Phrases and idioms only-begotten literary begotten as the only child. only too extremely (is only too willing). Etymology: OE anlic, {aelig}nlic, ME onliche (as ONE, -LY(2)) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1) всего-навсего 2) всего-то 3) единственно 4) единственный 5) исключительно 6) но 7) только if and only if — матем. тогда и только тогда когда iff if and only if — тогда и только тогда, когда once and only once — один и только один раз one and only one — матем. один-единственный then and only then — тогда и только тогда - if only - once only - only if - only that - only then ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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1. единственный only child —- единственный ребенок the only book on the subject —- единственная книга по данному вопросу the only instances known —- единственные известные случаи the only things that matter —- единственное, что имеет значение water is his only drink —- он ничего кроме воды не пьет 2. исключительный, выдающийся; наиболее подходящий he's the only man for the position —- он наиболее подходящая кандидатура на этот пост he's the only writer for me —- он мой самый любимый писатель Id: one only —- неповторимый, несравненный, бесподобный Id: and now, the one and only Johnson! —- а сейчас выступает непревзойденный Джонсон! 3. разг. любимый; любимая 4. единственный one and only friend —- единственный друг 5. только, исключительно; единственно I did it only for him —- я сделал это только ради него he not only heard it, he saw it —- он не только слышал, он видел это "Ladiesonly" —- "только для женщин" (надпись) Id: only just —- только что; едва, с трудом Id: they've only just arrived —- они только что прибыли Id: I've only just enough money —- у меня денег в обрез Id: to be only just in time —- едва поспеть Id: only not —- почти; едва не, чуть не Id: only too —- чрезвычайно; очень Id: only too glad ... —- очень рад, счастлив ... Id: if only —- если бы только Id: think! —- подумать только! 6. но, только; только вот he makes good resolutions, only he never keeps them —- он...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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1. adj. единственный; an only son - единственный сын; - one and only 2. adv. только, исключительно; единственно only just - только что; to be only just in time едва поспеть only not - чуть не, едва не, почти I am only too pleased - я очень рад if only - если бы только 3. cj. но; I would do it with pleasure, only I am too busy - я сделал бы это с удовольствием, но я слишком занят; only that - за исключением того, что; если бы не то, что ...Англо-русский словарь
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- O.E. жnlic, anlic "only, unique, solitary," lit. "one-like," from an "one" + -lic "-ly." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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