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only

A1 adv
gen /ˈoʊn.li/us /ˈoʊn.li/

only /ˈəʊn.li/ nghĩa là chỉ

Các nghĩa

  1. chỉ

    Without others or anything further; exclusively.

    not-comparable

    My heart is hers, and hers only.

    I threw out only him.

    The cat sat only on the mat. It kept off the sofa.

  2. chỉ

    No more than; just.

    not-comparable

    To DAD who only reared twelve children and To MOTHER who reared twelve only children

    […] oot of a' six suspects there's not one that's been proved to ha' been nigh the place where the corpse was found, only Mr Graham.

    The cat only sat on the mat. It didn't scratch it.

  3. chỉ mới

    As recently as.

    not-comparable

    He left only moments ago.

  4. chỉ, chỉ cần

    Emphasizing something that is just or necessary.

    not-comparable

    It's only fair to let him borrow your kite, after you've had his toys all day.

    He'd been belittling her for years. It's only natural that she left.

  5. chỉ, chỉ mới

    Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.

    uk · not-comparable

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

  6. chỉ, đơn giản là

    Just, simply, undoubtedly.

    ireland · informal · not-comparable

    Sure you're only gorgeous!

+ 1 nghĩa khác
  1. chỉ, nhưng chỉ

    Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.

    not-comparable

    They rallied from a three-goal deficit only to lose in the final two minutes of play.

    I spent years studying a degree only to learn there was no requirement for such a certification.

    I helped him out only for him to betray me.