one alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.-alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.-hence, figuratively: alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.-in one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.-so and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.-singly; without more; as, only-begotten.-above all others; particularly.-save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.