Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Only"

A: "X by Y" with measurements indicates a rectanglish area. In this case, the surface area is 98 square kilometers. That's maybe the size of a smallish island.

A: It means "just barely." "He made it to work on time, but only just." It's my impression it is used only in casual conversation.

A:
You can go on waiting, but only for a certain amount of time.
You can go on waitng, but you can't wait forever

A: It's just profane emphasis of "if only here". Meaning "if only here and nowhere else."

A: "Only better" means "but better".

Another example sentence with "only" used this way is: I'm looking forward to see you at the party, only don't bring Jenny, ok? She and I had a fight the other day.

A: I'll teach you only if you pay me 100 dollars.

you'll succeed only if you work hard.

only if you didn't do that things would've been better.

A: You can have a cookie, but only if you have finished your homework.

A: Only if you bring me that first.

I'm not sure if that's what you want, but "only if" is used when saying "In return you have to...."

A: If only we lived closer together, I could tell you in person.
If only I had remembered his birthday, I would have bought him a present.
If only I could think of an example, I would give it to you. :)

A: I'll lend you my computer, but only for now.

"Are you unemployed?"
"Only for now..."

synonym: "(only) for the time being"

A: If you want to say that it is still early, you add "only". Simply telling someone the time, you use it without "only"

A: only is kind of casual. You use it all the time. But solely is used a bit less frequently. Also, "solely" is used when you are implying that just ONE thing is possible.
For example : I can eat only rice and soup.
I can SOLELY eat soup.

A: Only = solamente
Just = solo / justo (dependiendo en que estilo lo uses)

I only go to the movies on Sundays
(Yo solamente voy al cine los domingos)

I got home just in time
(Llegue a casa justo a tiempo)

Just come
(Solo ven)

A: They mean the same thing, but sometimes one sounds better than the other.
"I'm the only one who failed the test."
"If only I knew the answer..."
"I was just trying to help."
"What did you say just now?"
"Just give it a try, maybe you will like it."

"Just" can also mean deserved or morally correct.
"The author received just criticism for his works."

A: “ You can go to your friends house only if you get your homework finished.”
If only I could see him one more time, I would be happy.”
The first sentence uses only if as a condition that has to be met before something else can happen. Do homework=go to friends house.
The second sentence uses if only as wishful thinking, but it’s still a condition of sorts. If only I see him= then I’ll be happy.
I hope this makes sense.

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A: Um filho único - an only child

Eu comi só um - I only ate one

Apenas ontem eu a vi - I saw her only yesterday

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A: "We also have a greeting you only use on the phone", or "we also have a hello which we use only on the phone" would be more natural :)

A: This can be "only me", "i only" isn't correct, because you need to have verb before the "only" word.

A: The only thing I think is a bit unnatural, is that you said the word pretty fast, so that you almost couldn't hear the 'n' and the 'l'. It's fine though, but I recommend "pulling the word into the length" And also say it like "Ounly" :)

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