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only
Adverb
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no more than; no other than; just
There are only three schools in this town.
You can get this only in Canada.
I'm only able to go on Monday.
He comes only once a year.
She only eats vegetables.
This is only what we got.
He's not only nice, but also good looking.
We will stop only to rest.
Things will only get worse.
Only call me if you have to.
only
Adjective
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Just one or just a few; this and no other; no more than this.
She is the only woman doctor in this city.
These are the only coins I have.
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An only child, son, girl, etc. has no brothers or sisters.
only
Preposition
—
but; except that
They probably could do it, only you never let them try.
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
combined
—
adjective
made or joined or united into one
words
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noun
the words that are spoken
I listened to his words very closely
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noun
(= lyric, language)
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
his compositions always started with the lyrics
he wrote both words and music
the song uses colloquial language
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noun
language that is spoken or written
he has a gift for words
she put her thoughts into words
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noun
(= speech)
words making up the dialogue of a play
the actor forgot his speech
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noun
(= quarrel)
an angry dispute
they had a quarrel
they had words