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only A1

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adverbYou use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary.Only the President could authorize the use of the atomic bomb.Only here were the police visible in any strength at all.44-year-old woman seeks caring, honest male for friendship and fun. Genuine replies only.A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base.It's true that I seem to have forgotten you, but it only seems that way.You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen.The lawyer is paid only if he wins.The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready.We surely tolerate this system only because it is familiar to us.You use only to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or has already got.At the moment it is only a theory.'I'm only a sergeant,' said Clements.Don't get defensive, Charlie. I was only joking.You use only to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is.Child car seats only cost about £10 a week to hire....spacecraft guidance systems weighing only a few grams.Decaffeinated coffee is only a bit better for you.I've only recently met him.You use only to emphasize that you are talking about a small part of an amount or group, not the whole of it.These are only a few of the possibilities.Only a minority of the people supported the Revolution.Only is used after 'can' or 'could' to emphasize that it is impossible to do anything except the rather inadequate or limited action that is mentioned.For a moment I could say nothing. I could only stand and look.The police can only guess at the scale of the problem.You can use only in the expressions I only wish or I only hope in order to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing.I only wish he were here now that things are getting better for me.We can only hope that the elephants can recover.You can use only before an infinitive to introduce an event which happens immediately after one you have just mentioned, and which is rather surprising or unfortunate .Ryle tried the Embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting.He raced through the living room, only to find the front door closed.You can use only to emphasize how appropriate a certain course of action or type of behaviour is.It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply.She appeared to have changed considerably, which was only to be expected.You can use only in front of a verb to indicate that the result of something is unfortunate or undesirable and is likely to make the situation worse rather than better .The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians.She says that legalising prostitution will only cause problems.adjectiveIf you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it.She was the only woman in the company's legal department.My cat Gustaf was the only thing I had - the only company.That left Mr Dertliev as the only candidate.An only child is a child who has no brothers or sisters .conjunctionOnly can be used to add a comment which slightly changes or limits what you have just said .It's just as dramatic as a film, only it's real.It's a bit like my house, only nicer.Drop in and see me when you're ready. Only don't take too long about it.Only can be used after a clause with 'would' to indicate why something is not done .I'd invite you to come with me, only it's such a long way.I'd be quite happy to go. Only I don't know what my kids would say about living there.

word	only
definition	adverb You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. Only the President could authorize the use of the atomic bomb. Only here were the police visible in any strength at all. 44-year-old woman seeks caring, honest male for friendship and fun. Genuine replies only. A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base. It's true that I seem to have forgotten you, but it only seems that way. You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen. The lawyer is paid only if he wins. The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready. We surely tolerate this system only because it is familiar to us. You use only to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or has already got. At the moment it is only a theory. 'I'm only a sergeant,' said Clements. Don't get defensive, Charlie. I was only joking. You use only to emphasize how small an amount is or how short a length of time is. Child car seats only cost about £10 a week to hire. ...spacecraft guidance systems weighing only a few grams. Decaffeinated coffee is only a bit better for you. I've only recently met him. You use only to emphasize that you are talking about a small part of an amount or group, not the whole of it. These are only a few of the possibilities. Only a minority of the people supported the Revolution. Only is used after 'can' or 'could' to emphasize that it is impossible to do anything except the rather inadequate or limited action that is mentioned. For a moment I could say nothing. I could only stand and look. The police can only guess at the scale of the problem. You can use only in the expressions I only wish or I only hope in order to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing. I only wish he were here now that things are getting better for me. We can only hope that the elephants can recover. You can use only before an infinitive to introduce an event which happens immediately after one you have just mentioned, and which is rather surprising or unfortunate . Ryle tried the Embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting. He raced through the living room, only to find the front door closed. You can use only to emphasize how appropriate a certain course of action or type of behaviour is. It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply. She appeared to have changed considerably, which was only to be expected. You can use only in front of a verb to indicate that the result of something is unfortunate or undesirable and is likely to make the situation worse rather than better . The embargo would only hurt innocent civilians. She says that legalising prostitution will only cause problems. adjective If you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it. She was the only woman in the company's legal department. My cat Gustaf was the only thing I had - the only company. That left Mr Dertliev as the only candidate. An only child is a child who has no brothers or sisters . conjunction Only can be used to add a comment which slightly changes or limits what you have just said . It's just as dramatic as a film, only it's real. It's a bit like my house, only nicer. Drop in and see me when you're ready. Only don't take too long about it. Only can be used after a clause with 'would' to indicate why something is not done . I'd invite you to come with me, only it's such a long way. I'd be quite happy to go. Only I don't know what my kids would say about living there.
cefr-level	A1

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