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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."
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