Only (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was the only expert in her field to contradict the findings.
- The only survivor of the plane crash was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- As the only member of the family who knew how to repair cars, he was always in demand.
- Sarah was an only child, and her parents' attention was focused exclusively on her.
- It was the sole restaurant in the small town that served vegetarian dishes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I'll have this car and this car only".
Classification
All adjective clusters.