Only (Adverb)
Meaning 2
As recently as; "I spoke to him only an hour ago".
Meaning 3
Without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him".
Synonyms
Meaning 4
In the final outcome; "These news will only make you more upset".
Meaning 5
Except that; "It was the same story; only this time she came out better".
Meaning 6
And nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment".
Synonyms
Meaning 7
With nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round".