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Definition for only

adjective as in singular

Strongest match

Weak matches

apart, by oneself, exclusive, individual, isolated, lone, matchless, once in a lifetime, one, one and only, one-shot, particular, peerless, single, sole, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, unequaled, unique, unparalleled, unrivaled

adverb as in barely; exclusively

Strongest matches

alone, entirely, hardly, merely, particularly, purely, simply, solely

Strong matches

but, just

Weak matches

at most, nothing but, plainly, totally, uniquely, utterly, wholly

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It wasn’t the only controversy on Friday night.

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It is still early days in Jeglertz's tenure and only five games into the WSL season - but that is almost a quarter of the way through the campaign in a 12-team league.

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The 'heat hazard' designation has come into play only because the rule was introduced this year.

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“I thought it would be great for me, not only here, but just going along the line in my career,” Booker said.

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The only other major roster question facing the Dodgers entering this series is at catcher.

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