Only Synonyms
Only is an adverb. Its synonyms include at most, at best, (only) just, no/not more than, as little as, no longer ago than, not until, barely, scarcely, and hardly. Its antonyms are also and never. Here are some additional synonyms for "only" with example sentences.
Another word for only
27 other ways to say only.
1. in the sense of at most
- at most
- (only) just
- as little as
- not until
- scarcely
- narrowly
- by the skin of one's teeth
- solely
- uniquely
- at best
- no/not more than
- no longer ago than
- barely
- hardly
- by a hair's breadth
- exclusively
- entirely
- wholly
2. in the sense of sole
- sole
- one (and only)
- lone
- only possible
- exclusive
- single
- solitary
- unique
- individual
Only Sentences
She only wanted to help.
He only eats vegetarian food.
I only need five minutes.
This is the only option.
They only arrived yesterday evening.