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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | anlic, from an; ONE3 |
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only2 S1 W1 [only before noun]
1 used to say that there is one person, thing, or group in a particular situation and no others : 
I was the only woman there.He is our only child. Cutting costs is the only solution. She's the only person for this job.
I was the only woman there.He is our only child.Cutting costs is the only solution.She's the only person for this job.2 used when you are going to mention a problem or disadvantage : I could take you. The only thing is Dan might need the car.
the only thing/problem is ...
spokenI could take you. The only thing is Dan might need the car.3 a child who has no brothers or sisters
