only

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for only

only 🔊 /owˈnli/

only : හුදෙක්

only : එකම

only : ඒක

only : පමණයි

only : උදක්

only : විතරයි

only : පමණක්

only definition

Adjective.

  1. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
  2. Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
  3. Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
  4. In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
  5. So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
  6. Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
  7. Above all others; particularly.

conj. Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.