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Only

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈəʊnli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈəʊnli/"]/

Significato di Only

used to say that no other or others of the same group exist or are there

In simple words: just one or a single type of something

Only in una frase

• She is the only person I trust.
• He is the only child in the family.
• This is the only book I want to read.
• Only you can make this decision.
• I will only eat vegetables for dinner.
• You were only supposed to ask one question.
• There are only two options available.

Come usare Only

Use 'only' to restrict meaning. It’s often used to clarify that nothing else is included. Avoid using it excessively, as it can sound limiting or exclusive.

Grammar pattern

only + noun/verb/adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'only' as a gate — it lets in just one thing.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Only

• only one
• only child
• only option
• only when
• only time

Synonyms for Only

• solely
• exclusively
• merely
• just
• simply

Opposites of Only

• multiple
• various
• some

Common mistakes with Only

• Using 'only' in the wrong position, changing the meaning.
• Confusing 'the only' with 'only'.
• Overusing 'only', leading to awkward sentences.

Domande frequenti su Only

Cosa significa Only?

just one or a single type of something

Cosa significa Only in italiano?

just one or a single type of something

Qual è la definizione di Only?

used to say that no other or others of the same group exist or are there

Come si usa Only in una frase?

She is the only person I trust.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Only?

He is the only child in the family.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Only?

Alcune alternative comuni sono solely, exclusively, merely, just, simply.

Qual è il contrario di Only?

Significati opposti includono multiple, various, some.

Quali parole si abbinano a Only?

Si abbina spesso a only one, only child, only option, only when, only time.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Only?

Using 'only' in the wrong position, changing the meaning. Confusing 'the only' with 'only'. Overusing 'only', leading to awkward sentences.

Come si pronuncia Only?

US: /["/ˈəʊnli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈəʊnli/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Only?

Use 'only' to restrict meaning. It’s often used to clarify that nothing else is included. Avoid using it excessively, as it can sound limiting or exclusive.

Che livello CEFR ha Only?

"Only" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.