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She has an American accent.

NGSL Rank: 73
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ˈəʊnli Listen
Meanings
adverb
  • and no one or nothing more besides; solely.
    E.g. there are only a limited number of tickets available
  • no longer ago than.
    E.g. genes that were discovered only last year
  • with the negative or unfortunate result that.
    E.g. she turned into the car park, only to find her way blocked
adjective
  • alone of its or their kind; single or solitary.
    E.g. the only medal we had ever won
conjunction
  • except that; but.
    E.g. he is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression

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