20 Example sentences with the word only

 What does the word only mean?

According to the oxford dictionary, in noun form, the definition of only /ˈōnlē/ is and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively, no longer ago than.

In adjective form, the definition of only /ˈōnlē/ is alone of its or their kind, single or solitary.

In conjunction, the definition of only /ˈōnlē/ is except that; but for the fact that.

How to use the word only in a sentence?

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27/02/2026

Here are 20 examples of sentences with the word only. If you have any questions, please write them in the comments below :

1. He can eat voraciously even with only salt.
2. Never corrupt because we can still eat rice, even if only with salt.
3. You can play in front of the house, only don’t make too much noise.
4. Everyone has gone to the opposite island, only me, who still lives on this island.
5. He scolded me only when I just asked.
6. I only want to quote your writing, and I don’t want to hijack your report.
7. I only brought 100,000 to go and try my luck in Jakarta.
8. He only carried change in his wallet.
9. Bambang only brought a gas stove from Malaysia.
10. Only this house is our most valuable legacy.
11. Just this is the only I can donate to the victims of the natural disaster in Turkey.
12. Even though it’s only a little, we hope this assistance will be a blessing and enough for you.
13. Only this mosque continues to pray five times a day.
14. Your voice can only be heard from the west of our house.
15. Only your house continues to light up when the electricity from the PLN is turned off.
16. Only the Brantas River continues to flow its water in the dry season.
17. He is the only child in the family.
18. One person only occupies this big house.
19. Only you can make me happy.
20. Only our school remains active even though today is a holiday.