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only

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "only" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
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only

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, only is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofonly

1noun
  • An only child.
1adjective
  • Alone in a category.

    Example: "He is the only doctor for miles."

  • Singularly superior; the best.
  • Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

    Example: "He is their only son, in fact, an only child."

  • Mere.
1adverb
  • Without others or anything further; exclusively.

    Example: "My heart is hers, and hers only."

  • No more than; just.

    Example: "If there were only one more ticket!"

  • As recently as.

    Example: "He left only moments ago."

  • Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.

    Example: "She's only gone and run off with the milkman!"

  • Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.

    Example: "I helped him out only for him to betray me."

  • Above all others; particularly.
1conjunction
  • Under the condition that; but.

    Example: "You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."

  • But; except.

    Example: "I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."

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