ONLY
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈəʊn.li//
adj
- (obsolete) Mere."I know some who wittingly have drawne both profit and preferment from cuckoldrie, the only name whereof is so yrksome and bail-ful to so many men."
adv
- (British) Used to express surprise or consternation at an action."She's only gone and run off with the milkman!"
- (obsolete) Above all others; particularly."his most only elected mistress"
conj
- (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations."You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
- (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations."I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."
particle
- (Singapore, Singlish) Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is trivial, small, undemanding or deserving of belittlement."Just need to replace the filter only."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ONLY'?
The word ONLY is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
O1
N1
L1
Y4
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ONLY'?
The word ONLY is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
O1
N2
L2
Y3
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.