Only vs. Solely
Onlyadjective
Alone in a category.
Onlyadjective
Singularly superior; the best.
Onlyadjective
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
Onlyadjective
(obsolete) Mere.
Onlyadverb
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
Onlyadverb
No more than; just.
Onlyadverb
As recently as.
Onlyadverb
Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
Onlyadverb
Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned. See also only to, only for.
Onlyadverb
(obsolete) Above all others; particularly.
Onlyconjunction
(informal) Under the condition that; but.
Onlyconjunction
But; except.
Onlynoun
An only child.
Onlyadjective
One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
Onlyadjective
Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
Onlyadjective
Alone, by reason of superiority; preëminent; chief.
Onlyadverb
In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
Onlyadverb
So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
Onlyadverb
Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
Onlyadverb
Above all others; particularly.
Onlyconjunction
Save or except (that); - an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.
Onlyadjective
being the only one; single and isolated from others;
Onlyadjective
exclusive of anyone or anything else;
Onlyadverb
and nothing more;
Onlyadverb
without any others being included or involved;
Onlyadverb
with nevertheless the final result;
Onlyadverb
in the final outcome;
Onlyadverb
except that;
Onlyadverb
never except when;
Onlyadverb
as recently as;
Solelyadverb
Alone; exclusively.
Solelyadverb
Singly; alone; only; without another; as, to rest a cause solely one argument; to rely solelyn one's own strength.
Solelyadverb
without any others being included or involved;
