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Opposite of only

Because the opposite of only shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Alone of its or their kind; single or solitary, with no others existing or available.

Usage Example

"This is the multiple copy of the original manuscript that survived the fire."

Strongest
multiple
Strong
numerous
many
several
shared

• adverb (Context 2)

And no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively.

Usage Example

"Access to the laboratory is granted inclusively to authorized research personnel."

Strong
inclusively
partially
partly

• adjective (Context 3)

The best, most suitable, or most worthy of consideration under the circumstances.

Usage Example

"Walking is really the worst way to explore the narrow streets of the historic district."

Strongest
worst
Strong
poorest
inferior

Similar words to only

Words similar to only shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

just
sole
solely
exclusively
merely
but
single
simply
See all synonyms of only

• Nearby Words

online
onlooker
onlooking
only
onrush
onrushing
onscreen

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Only. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/only
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